Why Mbappé takes penalties at PSG, the reaction of Neymar on social media

Accustomed to the noise and the media spotlight, Neymar does not know how to live in the shadow of anyone, including Kylian Mbappé. The Brazilian also wants his space and his share of the spotlight, claimed since the beginning of the season. For the moment, he is the best player for Christophe Galtier, who assured at his presentation that he is counting on the former Barça player despite the fact that PSG considered selling him this summer in case a good offer came in.

As on the first day, Neymar scored two more goals last night against Montpellier. The first one from the penalty spot, after his teammate Mbappé missed one earlier in the match. The Brazilian, a guy with character, does not seem to like that his coach publicly expressed that a priori the Frenchman will be in charge and not him. On Twitter, after the match, he sparked controversy by giving attention to fan profiles denouncing that situation.

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Although it is not known whether it is Neymar or his trusted people who manage the player's social networks, what is certain is that this is another irrefutable proof of the ego problem in the PSG dressing room: "That Mbappé is the first executor has to do with the contract he signed to stay. It was one of his conditions.

At another club Neymar would never be a second choice," expressed one, backed by the player's complicit ‘like'.

Neymar is used to having the spotlight

Undoubtedly, Neymar wants more leadership now that things are going well for him again, reconciled with the Parisian fans. A few months before the World Cup, he wants to show a good image and arrive in Qatar in the best conditions. To feel important, in other words, and to endorse on the pitch that he is not willing to be a secondary actor while Mbappé gets all the headlines. The penalty controversy will not be the last.