Neymar showed he can put the team on his back, Mbappé's reaction

Involved in 13 of PSG's 21 goals in the first four games of the season. Top scorer and the most assists in the league. The Brazilian Neymar is crushing statistics at the start of the season, despite rumors that he was out of the club and tensions —apparently already overcome— with Kylian Mbappé.

The competitive Neymar has come to the fore when, already past his thirties, many expected his decline. The rebellious striker was determined to answer his critics again this Sunday against Lille: two goals and three assists in a resounding 1-7 win over Lille.

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And yet there were signs that the player's decline was irreversible. PSG considered selling him in June to renew a team with fewer controversies while giving full powers to Mbappé. And less than two weeks ago, he was out of the race for the Ballon d'Or after nine nominations in the last decade.

Before succumbing to the pressure, all these adverse circumstances have stimulated Neymar, as he is more involved than ever. The French press, as critical of the player's attitudes as the Parisian fans, had no choice but to raise their hats alongside Kylian Mbappé.

Mbappé showed his good intentions with Neymar

Against Lille, champions of France in 2021, Neymar also showed that the quarrels with Mbappé are —apparently— forgotten. He assisted the Frenchman twice and the hugs between the two returned, at the end of a week of tension that threatened to undermine the atmosphere in the dressing room. Mbappé was receptive and showed selflessness in the pitch, working perfectly alongside his teammates.