Pochettino: Neymar will remain at the top for years to come

Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino said the star of the Brazilian team will remain at the top for many years to come.

Pochettino denied, in statements to Agence France-Presse, news about the possibility that Neymar will soon announce his retirement, due to his low level, and the possibility that the next 2022 World Cup in Qatar would be his last.

The Paris Saint-Germain coach explained: “Neymar is an honest person, he has no problem talking about his feelings. He has lived in the spotlight since he was very young. He is very strong mentally, and I don’t think there is. problem.”

The Brazilian Neymar, who has played the last two editions of the World Cup and is the second best scorer of the Seleção after the legendary Pele, had said that the last World Cup in Qatar could be the last, because it doesn’t have the strength to resist any longer.

Neymar’s comments sparked a debate in his homeland about mental health, as Neymar will be 34 when the next World Cup takes place in 2026.

But Pochettino doesn’t think Neymar will retire from football anytime soon.

Pochettino added: “Sometimes things get out of context, I have no doubt that Neymar loves and loves football and will continue to play for many years.”

The former Barcelona star will miss the Paris Saint-Germain game because he is still with the Brazilian national team.

Brazil, who drew 0-0 with Colombia last week, will host Uruguay in another World Cup qualifying match on Thursday night.

Several PSG players, including Lionel Messi, will be absent against Angers due to the end of this South American qualifying round.

The coach of the club Parisian has specified that all the absent players will be available in the next Champions League match on Tuesday against Leipzig, in Germany.

Meanwhile, Sergio Ramos is still in awaiting his debut at Paris Saint-Germain after joining Real Madrid at the end of the season.

The 35-year-old has a calf problem and is still 10 days to go back to full training, according to his club.

“I have no doubts that Ramos will return to his best form – said Pochettino -. He is a player who always wants to play and suffers. in this moment because he is not capable of it “.

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