Neymar: No competition with 'good friend' Mbappe

BeSoccer 5 years ago |

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There is no competition. GOAL

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar believes he has a "special" understanding with Kylian Mbappe on the pitch.

Neymar has denied a rivalry exists with Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Kylian Mbappe.

The pair are two of the most valuable players in the world and have accounted for nine of PSG's 14 goals over the past four matches in all competitions.

Head coach Thomas Tuchel applauded their partnership following the recent 3-1 win over Montpellier and both will need to shine if the Ligue 1 side are to achieve Champions League glory this season.

There have been suggestions that France international Mbappe, 20, has occasionally felt frustrated with perceived favouritism towards Neymar, but the Brazilian insists there is no hidden animosity in their friendship.

"My relationship with Kylian is very good," Neymar told France Football.

"We are good friends and help each other to win matches, to score goals. I feel that there is something special. There is no competition between us. We help each other to score goals. When one of us scores, he tells the other one: 'now is your time.' This is the way to be in football – be a good team-mate, otherwise things won't go well."