“Neymar is above all a good guy and a great professional, endowed with incredible talent.
He is undoubtedly the best player in the Brazilian selection, ”Paqueta said during a press conference on the sidelines of the Seleçao rally for the South American qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup.
“It is a privilege to have him with us.
When I have Neymar by my side, I feel stronger and my teammates too, ”he added, coming to the support of the Parisian No. 10 who has been much criticized since the elimination of PSG in the round of 16 of the League. champions.
Teve atleta chegando na manhã desta terça-feira.
Bem-vindos!
⚽️🇧🇷
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— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) March 22, 2022
Paqueta, 24, has earned his place in the starting 11 of the Seleçao in recent months, displaying a great bond with Neymar, visible especially during their goal celebrations.
Arrived on Tuesday at the Teresopolis training center, near Rio de Janeiro, "Ney" is making his return to the national team after missing the last rally due to an ankle injury.
Matches against Chile and Bolivia
The Parisian number 10 hopes to find a breath of fresh air there to forget his setbacks with his club for a while.
After the elimination against Real Madrid in the Champions League, he was one of the most whistled players at the Parc des Princes, with the sevenfold Ballon d'Or Lionel Messi, when receiving Bordeaux in L1.
"As PSG were eliminated, it's normal to see criticism in the press and among supporters, but he is coming back from injury.
He's getting better and better and I'm sure he'll play very well in the selection,” insisted Paqueta.
Already qualified for the World Cup since November, Brazil receives Chile on Thursday at the Maracana in Rio.
The five-time world champions will then fly to La Paz to face Bolivia on the final day, March 29.
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