Neymar Jr. “will not fit” into Liverpool’s system, says former footballer Don Hutchinson
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For a long time, Liverpool had been linked with Neymar’s PSG teammate, Kylian Mbappe. However, they never made a move and the Frenchman decided to stay at Park see Princes for an additional year.
However, it is reported that Jurgen Klopp was also a fan of Neymar and wanted Liverpool to try and sign the Brazilian. However, the club decided against it. Former Liverpool player, Don Hitchinson believes the move fell apart as the club didn’t think Neymar would fit into Liverpool’s system.
“He likes a bit of lifestyle” – Ex-Liverpool man on Neymar Jr.
Speaking to HITC, he said, “No disrespect to PSG. I read all the headlines back in the day. He wanted to be out of Messi’s shadow and win a Ballon d’Or. But it never felt like the right move.”
“He was flying, at his peak and he was nearly untouchable. Then he made the move. He has had some horrendous ankle operations and long-term injuries he has struggled to come back from. He likes a bit of lifestyle away.”
“I see any move that happens for Neymar, as probably a few years down the line. Then it will be a test to see where he wants to play and it might be Brazil. Go back to Brazil. Go and play for the love of the game.”
“He is a talent. In his pomp, there was only Messi technically better than him. He was that good. You look at the top four teams outside of England, no one can afford him. Then there are teams like Liverpool, who don’t really want him because he wouldn’t fit into their system.”
Since joining PSG in 2017, Neymar has made 144 appearances for PSG, missing a huge chunk of games due to injury. However, when does play, the Brazilian has 100 goals and 60 assists to his name.
There is no doubt that Neymar Jr. is one of the best players in the world on his day. But at 30, and not having the impact that a €222 million player should have had, PSG might consider selling the player soon.
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