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PSG can't be same without Neymar, says Mbappe

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Published: 16:20, 12 August 2019   Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
PSG can't be same without Neymar, says Mbappe

Sports Desk: Kylian Mbappe and Marquinhos were asked about wantaway team-mate Neymar following Sunday’s 3-0 win over Nimes.

Kylian Mbappe admitted Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain cannot be the same without Neymar amid growing speculation over his future.

Neymar has been linked to former club Barcelona and LaLiga giants Real Madrid, and he was absent as PSG opened their title defence with a 3-0 win over Nimes on Sunday.

PSG’s sporting director Leonardo hinted Neymar – who cost a world-record €222million to land from Barca in 2017 – could be close to leaving the French capital.

Asked if PSG can improve this season, star team-mate Mbappe told Canal+: “It depends, we will try.

“But we will not lie; we must also see what will happen with Neymar. It’s not the same team without Neymar as it is with him. But we will try to do it for the fans.”

Neymar has scored 34 goals in 37 Ligue 1 appearances despite both his seasons at PSG being interrupted by serious foot injuries.

PSG and Brazil team-mate Marquinhos played down the speculation as he preferred to focus on football.

Agencies

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