In the controversy surrounding the management of Neymar's injury to Paris SG after the European shock against Dortmund on Tuesday, the club of the capital received a weighty support, that of the Brazilian coach. After the match, the striker did not hesitate to point the finger at the decision of his club, believing that he had been too spared after his rib injury on February 1. A precaution that had delayed his return to competition and had prevented him from physically preparing well for the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League. Tite, himself, confessed to AS that he understood the position of the medical staff of the capital's club, given the player's history of injuries.
"I understand the situation. Neymar has a history with injuries. Last year, he got injured and PSG was eliminated. "
"I understand the situation. Neymar has a history with injuries. Last year, he was injured and PSG was eliminated. In Ligue 1, the championship is almost won. I understand that the club does not want to run the risk of seeing its most important player get injured again, ”commented the technician, who is also very close to Neymar.
Moments after the defeat on the lawn of Borussia Dormund, Neymar had displayed his disagreement with its leaders on the subject: "It is not my choice, it is the club which made the decision, the doctors. We talked a lot. I did not like. I wanted to play, I felt good. The club was scared and it fell on me, "said the striker in lack of rhythm in Germany.
Tite wants to take advantage of a healthy Neymar in June at Copa America
In this situation, Tite also necessarily preaches a little for his parish. He had been deprived of his injured star attacker during the last Copa America and above all wants to prevent history from repeating itself in the months to come. The next edition of this competition is scheduled from June 12 to July 12 in Argentina and Colombia.
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