The Brazilian superstar Neymar complained after the defeat in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League with Paris St. Germain at Borussia Dortmund about lack of game practice and thus criticized coach Thomas Tuchel.
“I didn’t like what they instructed me to do. But the club is in charge. I have to respect the decision. Unfortunately,” complained Neymar on Brazilian television after the 1: 2 (0: 0) defeat.
The 28-year-old had to pause after a rib injury, but would have liked to make his comeback earlier. “A week’s break was okay, but I was halfway fit against Lyon, I had prepared for an assignment. But then they postponed the comeback, and then again and then again,” said Neymar, who in Dortmund temporarily equalized had met.