Are the cracks already starting to emerge at PSG? Only six games have gone by and PSG sit on top of the table with a 100 percent record, but there appears to be friction between Neymar and Cavani.
The two South American superstars butt heads during the 2-0 win over Lyon over the weekend. With the game 1-0 and the leaders awarded a penalty, both wanted to take the spot-kick.
Neymar desired to make the score sheet, but unlike Messi used to do at Barca, Cavani was not willing to give up the penalty to his team-mate. This led to an unwanted altercation between the PSG players.
A similar incident occurred, this time over a free-kick. The Uruguayan had blasted a previous attempt over the crossbar, but was – again – not willing to let the Brazilian give the next free-kick a go. Dani Alves stepped in, refusing to give the ball to Cavani so his countryman and friend could take the set-piece.
Neymar and Cavani continue to argue over set-pieces.
— DW Sports (@dw_sports) September 18, 2017
We know whose side Dani Alves is on! pic.twitter.com/QzhvUb76D8
The former Napoli forward later stormed off after a disagreement on set-pieces. Now, several reports claim Neymar has unfollowed the striker on Instagram.
Cavani stormed off over a disagreement on set-pieces. Neymar since unfollowed him on IG. Wonder what Clough, Shanks etc would make of this.
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) September 18, 2017
Unai Emery must make peace between the two superstars. Neymar is the world’s most expensive player and the future of the Ligue 1 giants, but Cavani’s goals are priceless. Both are indispensable.
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