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PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are awaiting further news on Neymar after he was carried off on a stretcher in TEARS on Sunday night. The Brazilian superstar was scythed down in stoppage time as PSG suffered a 1-0 defeat to Lyon. The extent of the damage has not yet been full revealed but the club have now confirmed […] More
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are fearing the worst after Neymar was carried off on a stretcher in TEARS.
The Brazilian superstar was scythed down late on as PSG suffered a 1-0 defeat to Lyon.
Neymar was carried off on a stretcher after a late horror tackleCredit: AP:Associated Press
The Brazilian was seen fighting back tears in the defeat to LyonCredit: Reuters
The forward immediately screamed out in pain after the challenge that saw Thiago Mendes handed a red cardCredit: AFP or licensors
The extent of the damage has not yet been revealed with Thomas Tuchel confirming that the club are waiting on the results of medical tests.
He told the club website: “I saw Neymar after the match, he was calm, serene. We will now wait for the results of the exams.”
The German boss made a similar statement to French media: “He’s with the physio and the doctors and we have to wait for the tests [Monday].”
There was huge concern among watching fans with some watching on social media commenting that the 28-year-old had potentially suffered a broken ankle.
However, those claims were speculative.
Lyon’s Thiago Mendes was sent off for the late horror tackle that happened in injury time.
Although the extent of the injury is not yet known, it is clear Neymar was in a huge amount of pain after the challenge.
He immediately screamed out in pain and gestured for the PSG bench for treatment.
Neymar was then writhing in pain and could be seen holding his face as he fought back tears.
After a few minutes of treatment, Neymar was carried down the tunnel on a a stretcher.
Neymar pictured being carried off the field Credit: Icon Sport – Getty
The attacker has already missed seven matches this season through injury, coronavirus and suspension.
Lyon leapfrogged PSG in the Ligue 1 table after a 1-0 win at the Parc des Princes, Tino Kadewere scoring the only goal in the first half.
The league champions have now lost four this season but trail the leaders by just a point as they sit third.
Concerned PSG players surround Neymar Credit: Icon Sport – Getty More
FIKAYO TOMORI is being tracked by Nice for a loan move next month – and the deal is unlikely to be hit by the new post-Brexit transfer regulations.
British players now have to qualify for work permits before European sides can sign them up, which is hitting a number of proposed switches for young players fresh out of the academy.
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori could be on his way out on loan in JanuaryCredit: Reuters
But though Tomori’s game time at Chelsea has been limited this season, the fact he has proven Premier League experience plus an England cap is enough to see him secure enough points to be cleared to play in France.
Tomori has featured in just one top-flight match this term with Frank Lampard preferring a pairing of Kurt Zouma and Thiago Silva.
The ex-Derby loanee has been involved in just three fixtures this campaign, with his last outing coming in the Carabao Cup defeat against Tottenham on September 29.
But despite being out of favour in West London, several Premier League clubs have shown an interest in taking the centre-back.
One of those looking to secure his services are Newcastle, but Chelsea are not keen on letting him move to a rival in the Premier League.
The 22-year-old is interesting Nice on a short term deal until the end of the season after they lost defender Dante to a knee ligament injury.
Chelsea have no interest in selling Tomori at this stage as they belief he could still mature into a top class defender, but are unable to give him game time as they mount a title challenge.
Speaking last month, Lampard opened up on Tomori’s decision to turn down a loan move to West Ham.
He said: “I think there’s arguments on both sides. Fikayo is our contracted player. We know that West Ham were interested.
“Fikayo took the decision not to go and that’s well within his rights. That had no bearing on my thoughts at all. He’s still a developing player.
“When I say developing, he’s had a great two years. He got himself in the England team, was one of the best defenders in the Championship and then played 20-plus games for Chelsea.
“It’s normal for a young player sometimes, in a squad as competitive as ours, where there are periods where you maybe aren’t playing every week.”
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KYLIAN MBAPPE has hinted the chances of him sealing a sensational exit from PSG could depend on the approval of his parents.
The highly sought-after France star is a top target for Liverpool and Spanish champions Real Madrid with his contract due to expire in 2022.
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Real Madrid target Mbappe has opened up on how his parents have influenced his career Credit: Icon Sport – Getty
Mbappe, 21, was speaking to COPA90 and EA SPORTS for a documentary delving into his childhood in the Paris suburb of Bondy.
The film – entitled 93 Family – includes the number which is another reference for the town that was once the centre of riots and tensions between locals and police in 2005.
It charts Mbappe’s rise to the top of the game with the encouragement of his father Wilfred and his mother Fayza, and his departure from Bondy at 14.
And the World Cup-winning striker hints any decision to leave PSG may require the backing of both his parents who he praised for supporting him in difficult moments.
Mbappe told COPA90: “We make every decision together, as a family. I think it’s the strongest possible thing.
“This has pushed me higher and allowed me to be where I am today.
“Without them, it would be impossible, because sometimes you have bad moments. When you have bad moments in your career, you can see which people are there for you, and my parents are there for me every time.
“Without them, I don’t think I would have everything I do at the moment. They show me the right way to be and I’m really lucky to have these parents.”
PSG, who are due to play rivals Lyon, are reportedly desperate to tie their explosively speedy star forward down to a new contract.
And Mbappe is also rumoured to have attracted interest from Barcelona in addition to Madrid and Jurgen Klopp’s Prem champs.
However, club president Nasser al-Khelaifi, 47, claims the Ligue 1 title-holders are confident of agreeing new deals with Mbappe and Brazil frontman Neymar.
The PSG chief told RMC Sport: “We have begun to talk with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
“The discussions will remain confidential but I am very confident.
“They both want to stay with us at PSG.”
Goal machine Mbappe, has been on target 10 times in nine appearances across all competitions this term.
And the pacy left-winger has also laid on five assists for his team who are currently top of France’s top-flight.
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POTENTIAL SUITORS will reportedly have to pay more than £92million if they want to sign Neymar next summer, despite the Brazilian being set to have just a year left on his deal.
The Brazilian has consistently been linked with a return to Barcelona over the last two years.
Neymar could extend his stay at PSGCredit: Getty Images – Getty
But ahead of a critical year for the Ligue 1 champions, club chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi is in confident mood.
Despite Neymar’s contract situation, L’Equipe claim that it will take more than £92million to prise the 28-year-old away from Parc des Princes next summer.
And this asking price will force cash-strapped Barca to look elsewhere, as they feebly try to strengthen their squad and persuade Lionel Messi to stay.
Fellow star Kylian Mbappe is also set to be out of contract in 2022.
But Al-Khelaifi, 47, believes that both of his stars want to stay.
He told RMC Sport: “We have begun to talk with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
“The discussions will remain confidential but I am very confident.
“They both want to stay with us at PSG.”
Nasser Al-Khelaifi recruited Neymar in 2017Credit: AFP or licensors
Neymar himself also echoed this sentiment.
He said: “I am very happy here, in Paris.
“I am very happy at the club, with my team-mates. The idea of leaving has not crossed my mind.
“We need to talk. We have a very good relationship, I am very happy and we will see what happens in the future.”
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PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are reportedly set to make a bid to sign Dele Alli on loan in January.
Thomas Tuchel failed twice in his quest to lure the England international to Parc des Princes in the summer as Spurs refused to allow him to leave.
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli could be on the move in JanuaryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The BBC claim PSG are ready to return for the frozen-out midfielder next month.
The 24-year-old has fallen out of favour under Jose Mourinho, with the player failing to be named in a Premier League squad since October 4.
He has been limited to game time in the Europa League, though he was an unused substitute on Thursday night against Antwerp – much to his frustration.
With it now firmly clear he is not in the Special One’s plans, the Daily Mail have claimed that the North Londoners are willing to let him depart in the New Year.
This has led PSG to believe they will finally be able to secure the England international’s services.
Les Parisiens are said to be readying up another loan bid for the ex-MK Dons ace, though it is unclear if the offer will include an option to buy clause.
It has been stated that Alli is open to a move away from Spurs in search of regular first team football.
Alli knows that he must be featuring regularly if he wishes to be named in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2020 squad.
Mourinho revealed earlier this month that it is not up to him whether the club parts ways with Alli in January.
He admitted: “One thing is me understanding the players, another thing is the players’ situation.
“I don’t make decisions about selling a, b or c, or letting d, e or f go on loan.
“I am responsible for the players that belong to my squad and are working with me.”
Before adding: “I don’t have any problem with Dele.
“I don’t have any problems with anyone. I’m really happy I don’t have personal issues with any of my players.
“Players are happier when they play. They’re not happy when they don’t play and I don’t blame them. That’s just the way it is.”
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PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN and Istanbul Basaksehir wore ‘No to racism’ T-shirts ahead of their rescheduled Champions League clash.
With the game restarting after 14-minutes, the French giants went on to win 5-1 thanks to a Neymar hat-trick and a record-breaking double from Kylian Mbappe.
Neymar and Kylian Mbappe pictured together before kick-off Credit: AFP or licensors
Tuesday’s game was abandoned at 0-0 when players from both teams walked off the field in solidarity.
The fourth official, Romanian Sebastian Coltescu, had been accused of making a racist remark to Basaksehir assistant Pierre Webo.
He is now set to retire from refereeing after Uefa opened an investigation which could lead to a ten-match suspension.
The Group H clash continued where it left off on Wednesday evening, but with a different group of officials, led by Dutchman Danny Makkelie.
Players from both teams warmed up on the pitch while wearing ‘No to racism’ T-shirts.
And the squads united to take a knee around the centre circle in an anti-racism message before kick-off.
Within 10 minutes of the restart, Neymar put the Ligue 1 giants – who needed a win to claim top spot – ahead with a stunning strike.
The Brazilian knocked the ball through the legs of Carlos Ponck and struck his effort into the top corner.
He doubled his tally in the 38th minute before Mbappe scored from the penalty spot to break a record set by Lionel Messi.
“A beautiful goal from who else but Neymar… we’ll be seeing that goal again and again!”A cheeky nutmeg before a delightful finish to put PSG ahead vs. Basaksehir ✨ pic.twitter.com/gB2wxylNFj
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) December 9, 2020
Both teams took a knee before kick-off of the group stage clashCredit: EPA
Neymar stole the show as he scored a hat-trick for Paris Saint-Germain Credit: AP:Associated Press
He passed the Argentine to become the youngest player ever to reach 20 Champions League goals.
Mbappe hit the landmark aged 21 years and 355 days, just under a year quicker than six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi.
Neymar completed his hat-trick in the second half – his third in the competition – meaning only Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have scored more.
Mehmet Topal then pulled one back for Turkish side, but it was too little too late.
Mbappe put PSG back in cruise control as he made it 5-1 after an hour as the Parisians head into the group winners’ pot in the draw for the first knockout round.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as PSG thumped their opponents 5-1Credit: AP:Associated Press
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MANCHESTER UNITED have been put on high alert after Eduardo Camavinga informed Rennes of his desire to leave next summer, reports claim.
The French teenager has been turning heads for nearly two years now, after bursting onto the scene in Ligue 1.
Camavinga ‘wants to leave’ RennesCredit: AFP
He quickly became a key player at Rennes last season, despite his tender years.
But according to Mundo Deportivo, he could soon be on his way.
They report that Camavinga, 18, has informed his club of his desire to make an ‘amicable exit’ next summer.
The news is bound to put the Red Devils on alert, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side reportedly big admirers of the midfielder.
But in order to secure his signature, they will have to overcome similar interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Camavinga made his international debut back in February, and his compatriot Zinedine Zidane is believed to be a big fan.
At United, however, he could arrive as a potential long-term replacement for Paul Pogba.
The Red Devils’ record-buy could be about to depart Old Trafford, after his agent Mino Raiola revealed that it is ‘over for Paul Pogba at Manchester United’.
The teenager could replace Paul Pogba at Old TraffordCredit: AFP or licensors
Camavinga himself has just signed with a new agent – linking up with Jonathan Barnett, who boasts Gareth Bale among his clients.
The youngster has now made 57 senior appearances for Rennes.
And he scored on just his second cap for his country – in a 7-1 rout of Ukraine.
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