PSG Intervenes To Defuse The Conflict Between Neymar And Mbappe
JAKARTA - Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will intervene to intervene in the friction between their two superstars Kylian Mbappe and Neymar to lighten the mood.
The French giants' dressing room was not feeling well following the tensions involving Neymar and Mbappe during PSG's 5-2 win over Montpellier in the second week of the French League 1 match at the Parc des Princes, Sunday, August 14 yesterday.
The two superstars were involved in a feud because they were fighting to be the executor of the penalty at the end of the first half. Mbappe wanted to take a penalty after missing the previous opportunity, but was denied by Neymar.
Neymar managed to carry out the task to bring his team ahead. However, the refusal left Mbappe visibly upset just before the Brazil international put PSG into a 2-0 lead.
According to a number of reports the conflict between the two players did not only end on the field, but continued into the dressing room. They even clashed their heads and threw things at each other.
Realizing that this conflict has the potential to grow, PSG has decided to intervene to solve the problem. According to reports, L'Equipe, coach Christophe Galtier and sporting adviser Luis Campos will speak with the two players.
Those talks are likely to take place on several occasions this week. Both figures will ask the players to put aside egos in order to work together for the good of the team.
Especially recently there has been news that the PSG dressing room currently has strongholds. Even Lionel Messi is also said to be unhappy with Mbappe who has been used as the basis of the PSG project after the extension of his contract.
In several previous reports, Neymar and Mbappe are rumored to have a relationship that is not harmonious. The problem made Neymar had rumors of leaving Les Parisien earlier this summer although he eventually stayed.