Neymar Jr. a player for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), thinks Lionel Messi’s struggles last season were a result of his struggles to adjust to other circumstances after spending a long time at Barcelona.
One of the greatest moves of the 2021 summer transfer window occurred when Messi joined the Parisians on a free transfer. The Argentine decided to leave Barcelona because the club he played for 20 years was unable to re-sign him due to financial issues.
In his first campaign at PSG, when he was reunited with his good buddy Neymar, La Pulga suffered. In all competitions, Lionel Messi scored just 11 goals and sent out 15 assists, ordinary totals by his extremely high standards.
Neymar has now clarified that Messi’s first season in France was affected by the environment shift that came after an emotional farewell. The Brazilian said in an interview with “The DAZN Soccer Show”.
“Leo and I are longtime friends. Speaking to him allowed me to better assist him during practice on the field. He had lived in Barcelona for a long time, and now that he and his family have moved, it is difficult to make such a change.”
After spending a season in Paris, he continued by saying that Messi now feels more at home at the Parc des Princes:
“Although it’s difficult, I believe he is doing better and feeling more at home now. I want him to appreciate it, and I want us to both enjoy it. We are aware that there are many challenges ahead of us, but I am certain that we can overcome them.”
source-sportskeeda