PSG superstar Neymar has sparked fierce concern after being stretchered off during Sunday afternoon’s tie with Saint Etienne. Coaches and chiefs watched on with worried expressions as the Brazilian is suspected to have suffered an ankle injury, which threatens to side-line him in their quest for domestic and European honours.
The Parisians were aiming to extend their mammoth lead at the top of Ligue 1 via a trip to Saint Etienne.
Three second-half goals, split between Marquinhos and Angel Di Maria, were enough to see them earn a 3-1 triumph, but they did not have it all their own way.
A contentious sliding tackle saw Neymar fall to the ground, immediately signalling to the medical staff for assistance.
Several minutes later, sporting director Leonardo was seen watching on with a distinctly worried expression as one of PSG’s prized assets was carried off the pitch.
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In light of that, Pochettino’s reign got off to the worst possible start when PSG could not even achieve the latter last campaign – pipped to the league title by Lille.
They are also going about their Champions League business the hard way, with Wednesday’s defeat to Manchester City consigning them to second in the group.
Rumours of a fractious relationship between Pochettino and his superiors only lend further credence to the theory that the Argentine will abandon his post at the end of this season to join Manchester United.
The Red Devils have agreed to appoint Ralf Rangnick as interim boss for the next six months, but Pochettino is certainly still in the frame to take over on a longer-term basis.
Still, with at least the rest of the season to push on for silverware, the 49-year-old may have lost a key asset for a number of weeks in Neymar, even despite his struggle for form this campaign.
“I have no doubt that ‘Ney’ loves football, gets enjoyment from it and will continue to play for many years,” he said.
“I have no doubt that he will get back to his best form. He is a player who always wants to play and he is suffering at the moment because he is not able to.”
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