Former Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet believes the Blues should not sign Neymar Jr. this summer. He believes the Brazilian will find it hard to adapt to the physicality of the Premier League.
Le Parisien (via Get Football News France) reports that Neymar is very likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer. His compatriot and Blues defender Thiago Silva has been trying to convince him to join the west London side this summer.
However, Poyet believes otherwise. He said in an interview with LordPing:
"Chelsea shouldn't try to sign Neymar. I think he will stay at PSG. I think after Mbappe announced he was staying and with their ambition to try and win the Champions League, I can't see him leaving.
"I don't think he would adapt quickly to English football with how physical it is. I can't see him joining Chelsea."
Neymar is still the most expensive player in football history, a title he achieved when PSG signed him from Barcelona for €222 million in 2017. Since then, he's contributed 100 goals and 60 assists in 140 matches across competitions for the Parisians.
However, he has often struggled with injury issues that have also affected his form at crucial moments in a season. The Brazilian has missed 104 games due to injuries and COVID during his time in Paris.
According to the aforementioned GGFN report, he is seen as someone with a bad influence on some players in the dressing room. Hence, PSG could sell him this summer.
Chelsea still waiting on Raphinha's decision
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are still waiting on Leeds United winger Raphinha's decision this summer. He and his agent Deco are assessing their options between the west London side and Barcelona.
The Catalan club have submitted a bid for the Brazilian but Leeds want to accept Chelsea's bid instead. As per another report by Romano, Barcelona's bid doesn't match Leeds' demand, which the Blues' bid of £60 million does.
All parties are waiting on Raphinha and his agent to make their decision. The Brazilian contributed 11 goals and three assists in 35 Premier League matches last season. He was one of the primary reasons why Leeds avoided relegation on the final day.
He will certainly improve whichever side he chooses to move to this summer. It is interesting to note that Deco is also a former player for both sides interested in Raphinha.
Phoenixz
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loud 😂😂😂
😂
raddlrsyz
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come on chelsea dembele is on free agent now instead of keep pushing and westing time on raphinha
raddlrsyz
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22/23 line-up
yaceklmrt
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We don't need Neymar on Chelsea he is no more the Neymar that was on Barca we don't need unserious players like Neymar pls don't waste money on he if u have more money buy defender or increase Raphina offer so we can sign he fast
nawdemnuz
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og people must stop being jealous about our team og... we need him, we need a player that can dribble like Hazard
Echee27
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U see that ankle that always gets injured shey??? They will break it for real in the EPL and he will miss many games. Is that okay?? I am a Chelsea fan too. This guy bring good football and the same time bad energy.
bro have you forgotten that he may come to England and may not be having injuries again,.. remember when he was at Barca he don't use to have that kind of injury, ok look at hazard also, when he was at Chelsea, he didn't have such injuries but look at him at Madrid now, see how injury is destroying him
fihacepy
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Chelsea need player like Neymer,.. nothing like he can't adapt physically to England,.. with Neymer and Sterling on the pitch I strongly believe our striker will win golden boot
U see that ankle that always gets injured shey??? They will break it for real in the EPL and he will miss many games. Is that okay?? I am a Chelsea fan too. This guy bring good football and the same time bad energy.
Echee27
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Chelsea need player like Neymer,.. nothing like he can't adapt physically to England,.. with Neymer and Sterling on the pitch I strongly believe our striker will win golden boot
Lancdikrtu
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🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷⚽⚽⚽💔💔💔✌️✌️
Lancdikrtu
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no,🇧🇷🇧🇷⚽⚽⚽💔💔
misabcdenp
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Chelsea has been sold to wizards
mugishakevin
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haven't Newmar played against those english clubs before, go and watch Copa america you will know what a physical game looks like....
fihacepy
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EPL overrated and you all can’t still get your eyes off it. 😂😂Hypocrite. Win all d champions league in the world, it still won’t match the EPL. From the winning the league to top four spot, the relegation zone, all of it is so interesting from day one…. National teams??? Ok. Since the Xavi and Inesta Ramos Puyol Fabregas Davids Marcos Cena. The 2008-2012 era, mention another 5 Spanish players that played at the highest level consistently… I am waiting…. All the Isco, the Aspas, Asensio, Lucas Vasquez, Morata, and those overrated players in their ages. My grandma plays better… Real Madrid is still the only pride there. Real Madrid has always been the name before the pep Barca Era. Till tomorrow… I rest my case. Some keyboard warriors will be upset now and typing their points 😂😂the truth is there. Win all the champions league in the world, EPL is still the most beautiful… don’t tell me about politics now because you can understand Spanish 😜Abi na Peter Gury and Martin Tyler commentary??? Everything sweet.
Good point bro very Solid. And to think of it, La Liga is flooded with foreign talents
FALANBUMA
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Don't sorry, Neymar's diving will be oscar level when playing against Maguire and Varane 🤣🤣🤣
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Don't worry*
Wazbekoprz
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please ask he oo
hecbcdilz
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If i am a Neymar hearing this kind of news i will make sure i get the EPL in my mind and prove myself in EPL
fihacepy
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you guy's always hype the premier league like it's something else can't say much of the British player's as if they're more than Italian league and German
Do u watch the EPL? And how often???? Be honest. Ok. Your answer just says everything. If it is not good u will not be watching
zokkmorst
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Overated league. How will you say Neymar can’t perform in the premier league
he is right though
Mc-anthony
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i love epl but it literally has less dangerous tackles compared to other leagues
liesss bro liessss.....epl has bigger taller and more aggressive defenders ....in epl everybody defends from striker to keeper. . ...
Mc-anthony
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he can't cope in English football
AlexanderMadrid
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Why is all Football always talking about Chelsea for goodness sake
FALANBUMA
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Don't sorry, Neymar's diving will be oscar level when playing against Maguire and Varane 🤣🤣🤣
CHAMPIONS77
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The league is the best,but the English players are overrated. Neymar has played a much tougher league in the name of CONMEBOL and Copa libertadores
ferdude
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La liga is just as physical and he excelled there, plus players like mahrez and coutinho aren’t physically strong yet they’ve excelled as well
whatspoppin777
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i love epl but it literally has less dangerous tackles compared to other leagues
UniversalGod
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hahaha damn I see there's a lot of jealous people. no matter what they say, EPL is still the best. 😂😂😂
FootballBible
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TIRED OF HEARING ENGLISH PREMATURE LEAGUE IS PHYSICAL! SO OVERRATED![Crylaugh]
fiobklptu
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Read and understand bro. You have eyes and brains
loud 😂😂😂
Golden25
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EPL overrated and you all can’t still get your eyes off it. 😂😂Hypocrite. Win all d champions league in the world, it still won’t match the EPL. From the winning the league to top four spot, the relegation zone, all of it is so interesting from day one…. National teams??? Ok. Since the Xavi and Inesta Ramos Puyol Fabregas Davids Marcos Cena. The 2008-2012 era, mention another 5 Spanish players that played at the highest level consistently… I am waiting…. All the Isco, the Aspas, Asensio, Lucas Vasquez, Morata, and those overrated players in their ages. My grandma plays better… Real Madrid is still the only pride there. Real Madrid has always been the name before the pep Barca Era. Till tomorrow… I rest my case. Some keyboard warriors will be upset now and typing their points 😂😂the truth is there. Win all the champions league in the world, EPL is still the most beautiful… don’t tell me about politics now because you can understand Spanish 😜Abi na Peter Gury and Martin Tyler commentary??? Everything sweet.
burst my head my guy . EPL sweet abeg
JohnRahul
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Neymar would literally expose how overrated premier league is buying tossing the opposition players with ease lol 😂
Yooailruyz
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EPL overrated and you all can’t still get your eyes off it. 😂😂Hypocrite. Win all d champions league in the world, it still won’t match the EPL. From the winning the league to top four spot, the relegation zone, all of it is so interesting from day one…. National teams??? Ok. Since the Xavi and Inesta Ramos Puyol Fabregas Davids Marcos Cena. The 2008-2012 era, mention another 5 Spanish players that played at the highest level consistently… I am waiting…. All the Isco, the Aspas, Asensio, Lucas Vasquez, Morata, and those overrated players in their ages. My grandma plays better… Real Madrid is still the only pride there. Real Madrid has always been the name before the pep Barca Era. Till tomorrow… I rest my case. Some keyboard warriors will be upset now and typing their points 😂😂the truth is there. Win all the champions league in the world, EPL is still the most beautiful… don’t tell me about politics now because you can understand Spanish 😜Abi na Peter Gury and Martin Tyler commentary??? Everything sweet.
This one sweet me ☺️
fihacepy
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EPL overrated and you all can’t still get your eyes off it. 😂😂Hypocrite. Win all d champions league in the world, it still won’t match the EPL. From the winning the league to top four spot, the relegation zone, all of it is so interesting from day one…. National teams??? Ok. Since the Xavi and Inesta Ramos Puyol Fabregas Davids Marcos Cena. The 2008-2012 era, mention another 5 Spanish players that played at the highest level consistently… I am waiting…. All the Isco, the Aspas, Asensio, Lucas Vasquez, Morata, and those overrated players in their ages. My grandma plays better… Real Madrid is still the only pride there. Real Madrid has always been the name before the pep Barca Era. Till tomorrow… I rest my case. Some keyboard warriors will be upset now and typing their points 😂😂the truth is there. Win all the champions league in the world, EPL is still the most beautiful… don’t tell me about politics now because you can understand Spanish 😜Abi na Peter Gury and Martin Tyler commentary??? Everything sweet.
Phoenixz
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Overated league. How will you say Neymar can’t perform in the premier league
Read and understand bro. You have eyes and brains
baaacintz
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you guy's always hype the premier league like it's something else can't say much of the British player's as if they're more than Italian league and German
fihacepy
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Overrated league, Overrated players, Overrated national team. What's so extra about the premium league? Real Madrid all y'all big teams even with her pile of older boys. Y'all should learn to be humble. Neymar will walk through defenses if he joins Chelsea
Overrated league that you can’t get your eyes off 😍😍😍and I think u meant to say Premier, not PREMIUM. La Liga is also filled and excelling with foreign players. And the national team, The set that won the World Cup and those Euros are still the biggest and sensible Spain has ever produced. Tell me an old Spanish legend u know that placed consistently. Don’t say Xavi and Inesta, Ramos Puyol fabregas and that era….. Before and after those sets of players, Spanish players plays like my Grandma, till this day. What’s ur pain?? Win all d champions league in the world, the EPL will still b d most beautiful, fast, intensity and etc. that is a league. Not a team league. We are talking about the whole components. See how interesting they made the relegation batter so fascinating the season that ended.
JoyNg
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EPL is the most overrated league in all football history👌👌 Those guys are full of themselves
heyilmz
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England and their overrated league
Zokapee
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Overrated league, Overrated players, Overrated national team. What's so extra about the premium league? Real Madrid all y'all big teams even with her pile of older boys. Y'all should learn to be humble. Neymar will walk through defenses if he joins Chelsea
Mabel43
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Overated league. How will you say Neymar can’t perform in the premier league