Kylian Mbappe's mother Fayza Lamari has denied rumors of a rift between her son and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar.
According to GOAL, the French international is unhappy that he still doesn't hold a higher standing in the Parsien dressing room. The pair also fell out during their 5-2 Ligue 1 victory over Montepellier over the weekend, when Neymar took over penalty duties following Mbappe's miss earlier in the clash.
The 23-year-old striker, who signed a bumper new contract in the summer, also appeared to give up on a counter attack after not receiving a cross-field ball.
Reports have since surfaced of a dressing room split, but Mbappe's mother has stated that the rumors have been greatly exaggerated. Fayza Lamari told Kora Sport (as per Le 10 Sport):
"The situation has been resolved internally and everything is perfect."
PSG have enjoyed an excellent start to the season, making it two wins from two matches to begin their Ligue 1 title defense, while also scoring ten goals. Neymar was the star of the show against Montpellier as he netted twice and provided an assist.
Neymar hopeful he can form deadly attacking trio at PSG alongside Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi
Following Mbappe's new three-year deal, the Brazilian superstar has been linked with a move away from the Parc des Princes this summer.
The winger has endured a mixed spell in the French capital since his world record transfer from Barcelona in 2017 and was even booed by his own supporters following their Champions League exit last summer.
However, in an interview before the start of the league campaign, the forward described how excited he was to form an unstoppable PSG attack. Neymar told reporters, as quoted by The Mirror:
"I hope he (Messi) will stay like this this season and that everything will go well for me, Leo and Kylian. If all three of us are fine, PSG will be fine."
The forward was also asked if there would be a 'new Messi' at the club this season, to which he replied:
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TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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now i understand why mbappe is like cr5...they have ladies speaking on their behalf
NelsonSmith
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As long u stay fit, we believe u
JoyNg
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SserunjojiJohnjovan
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favsky101
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nanabdeksy
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Messi to Mbappe: "Listen to me my boy, I have given more penalties to my teammates than you have scored in your career."
Simpler02
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football fans will know the value of this man when he retire from football
Musuarez
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it's paining Madrid the most
maenahmar
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Understood? "No, no, I don't think so. People talk a lot without knowing what is going on inside the club. We see it every day, Lionel Messi remains Lionel Messi. He will not change and will always remain a player who will be the difference maker".