After 47 attempts, deliverance.
We have to believe that PSG has taken a new turn with the arrival of coach Galtier.
And Neymar too.
Generous in his efforts, the Brazilian striker appeared released this Sunday during the match for the Trophée des Champions against FC Nantes, won hands down by the Parisians (4-0).
Neymar scored twice during the match (45 + 5th, 82nd sp), including a first goal for the break, after additional time in the first half: "The free kick that hurt us a lot and destroyed our chances.
“said FC Nantes coach Antoine Kombouaré after the match.
Neymar from falta amplia pro PSG!
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— neymar jr depre (@neymarjrdepre) July 31, 2022
Since joining PSG in 2017, Neymar has had ups and downs with the capital club.
If he scored 4 direct free kicks for 19 missed during his first season at PSG, the Brazilian's statistics have collapsed in the exercise over the years.
2 goals from a direct free kick in 2018/2019, only one in 2019/2020, and then nothing until this Sunday despite 47 attempts since.
Absent 44% of Parisian playing time last season, Neymar experienced a variety of injuries in France, particularly in the ankle.
In total, he missed 95 games under the Parisian tunic in 5 seasons, an average of 19 games per exercise.
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But the old demons seem to have moved away.
At least, these are the lessons of PSG's first competitive game this season.
Neymar has rediscovered a taste for collective effort, and above all his efficiency, especially on a set piece, which allowed him to shine so much in the Barcelona era.
