Kylian Mbappe admits his relationship with Neymar has 'warmer and colder' moments

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has said he has 'a lot of respect' for his teammate Neymar, despite reports of a feud between the two.

Mbappe's relationship with the Brazilian star is understood to have become strained since Lionel Messi arrived in Paris last year.

The pair argued on the pitch in PSG's clash with Montpellier earlier this season as Neymar refused to let Mbappe take a penalty.

The Frenchman had already missed one earlier in the game, but Neymar scored from the spot in the 5-2 win.

Despite appearances, Mbappe played down the rift between him and Neymar.

In quotes carried by the Mirror, he said: 'This is the sixth year with Neymar. We have always had a relationship like this, based on respect, but sometimes with warmer and colder moments.

'It is the nature of our relationship. I have a lot of respect for the player that he is.

'When you have two players with such a strong character, you have moments like that, but always with respect and in the interest of PSG.'

PSG currently sit top of Ligue 1 after dropping just two points in six games. They will next be in action against Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday.