{"id":1089950,"date":"2019-05-21T16:51:09","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T15:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1089950"},"modified":"2021-09-14T15:55:30","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T14:55:30","slug":"neymar-kylian-mbappe-psg-line-up","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/neymar-kylian-mbappe-psg-line-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Neymar vs. Kylian Mbapp\u00e9: How PSG would line up if each leading figure got their way"},"content":{"rendered":"

There appears to be a civil war brewing at Paris Saint-Germain.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When Neymar signed for the Parisians back in 2017, it went without saying that he would be the focal point of the locker room. The big dog that the whole team revolved around, much in the same way that Leo Messi was at Barcelona. In fact even more so, as PSG intended to recruit players specifically to keep him happy.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/audioboom.com\/posts\/7266091-the-season-defining-story-from-each-of-europe-s-top-five-leagues<\/p>\n

But in that same summer, PSG signed teenage sensation Kylian Mbapp\u00e9.\u00a0Where’s the problem there? Well, injuries and an alleged lack of professionalism have seen Neymar miss crucial chunks of the season whilst Mbapp\u00e9 has constantly been around, pumping out goals.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old has 59 goals in 86 games for PSG, that’s more than Neymar. Whilst the Brazilian is obviously a superior player, in terms of consistent and reliable performances, it’s Mbapp\u00e9 that has always shown up for PSG.<\/p>\n

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And what’s more, when both men went to the 2018 World Cup with glory on their minds, Neymar made a fool (and meme) of himself whilst Mbapp\u00e9 equalled records set by Pel\u00e9 and helped France win the whole tournament. He became a national hero.<\/p>\n

Yet and still, it seemed as though PSG were going to pander to Neymar with signings. Recruit the players he wants. Rumours abounded of Brazilians who didn’t necessarily bring what the club needs being recruited at enormous cost. Then Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, having just won the UNFP player and young player of the year awards, spoke about perhaps needing a “new project” elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 after being named Ligue 1 Player of the Year at the @UNFP<\/a> awards: "I discovered a lot of things at PSG. It may be the time to have more responsibilities, perhaps with PSG, or elsewhere for a new project." pic.twitter.com\/uVEPRdvvld<\/a><\/p>\n

— Play Squawka Selector for Free (@Squawka_Live) May 19, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n