Tite, on Neymar: “We have a general concern, but there are things that are very intimate”

The Brazilian coach Adenor Leonardo Bachi ‘Tite’admitted this Wednesday his “concern” with Neymarbut he refrained from disclosing the content of the conversations or the advice he gives to the Canarinha star.

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“We have a general concern, but there are things that are very intimate, inside the locker room, something particular,” he said. Tite at a press conference when asked if he had a more detailed private conversation with the player about his ongoing problems on and off the pitch.

He will start against Chile

The player of PSGwho will start in Thursday’s game against Chile At the Maracaná stadium in Rio de Janeiro, in the qualifiers for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, he returned to focus with the Brazilian team amid controversy and criticism, and after missing the last games due to injury.

Neymar has received harsh criticism for its poor performance since the Real Madrid eliminated the PSG in the Champions League.

“If a coach of mine when I was a player exposed my problems publicly, I would protest. I do with the players what I would like the coaches to do with me,” he said. Tite.

He also assured that when he is summoned for the selection, Neymar He has always shown his talent and professionalism.

“He’s already used to playing under pressure”

“The realities of the club are one and those of the national team are different. Several players went through adversity in their clubs and others come with high self-esteem. Neymar is already used to playing under pressure. We already have pressure that is ours and we are not going to bring the pressure from others,” he stressed.

He added that he trusts the player so much PSG who in Thursday’s game will line him up as a center forward, but with total freedom to move around the pitch and be creative and daring.

Tite said that the Brazilian team has a structure that allows Neymar unleash all your creativity.