Tuchel understands Neymar reaction
Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel says he can understand the frustration from fans concerning the future of star forward Neymar.
The Brazil international is understood to be unhappy at the Parc des Princes and reports have suggested the 27-year-old could be on his way this summer, with both Barcelona and Real Madrid interested.
PSG coped just fine without Neymar at the weekend, as they began their Ligue 1 title defence with a 3-0 victory over Nimes, with Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria all getting on the scoresheet.
Fans were heard chanting negatively about Neymar, with banners suggesting the supporters would be happy to see the forward leave before the transfer window shuts.
Tuchel had admitted he understands the fans position but says Neymar remains a PSG players until further notice.
"It's tricky, I don't know what to say," Tuchel told L'Equipe. "I saw it on my colleagues' smartphones because I did not hear them (the chants) during the match.
"Can I understand it? Yes and no. He's still our player, my player, and I protect all my players.
"He's in my dressing room. I can understand that not everyone has liked what he has said and done."
PSG are 10/1 to win the Champions League this season.
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Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel says he can understand the frustration from fans concerning the future of star forward Neymar.
The Brazil international is understood to be unhappy at the Parc des Princes and reports have suggested the 27-year-old could be on his way this summer, with both Barcelona and Real Madrid interested.
PSG coped just fine without Neymar at the weekend, as they began their Ligue 1 title defence with a 3-0 victory over Nimes, with Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria all getting on the scoresheet.
Fans were heard chanting negatively about Neymar, with banners suggesting the supporters would be happy to see the forward leave before the transfer window shuts.
Tuchel had admitted he understands the fans position but says Neymar remains a PSG players until further notice.
"It's tricky, I don't know what to say," Tuchel told L'Equipe. "I saw it on my colleagues' smartphones because I did not hear them (the chants) during the match.
"Can I understand it? Yes and no. He's still our player, my player, and I protect all my players.
"He's in my dressing room. I can understand that not everyone has liked what he has said and done."
PSG are 10/1 to win the Champions League this season.
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Source: bet365.com
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