Colin Abgrall 5:55 p.m., October 14, 2021

On the eve of returning to the Ligue 1 pitches against Angers, for the opening of the 10th day of the championship, the Argentinian coach of Paris Saint-Germain returned to Neymar's mental state.

The Brazilian superstar had confided his probable weariness at the end of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

His announcement had the effect of a bomb.

In a documentary released by DAZN on Monday, Neymar hinted that the World Cup in Qatar, in 2022, would be his last.

"I think this is my last World Cup. I consider it that way because I don't know if I will have the strength of mind to take care of football afterwards."

An outing that has raised questions about the state of mental health of the Brazilian superstar, his pleasure in playing football, but especially on his involvement and his investment in Paris Saint-Germain, with whom he is under contract until 2025. Thursday, at a press conference, Mauricio Pochettino returned to these statements.

"Neymar loves football"

Before facing Angers, Friday evening, the Argentinian technician wanted to be reassuring: "'Ney' is a sincere boy who quickly reveals his feelings. You have to take things in their context. He is very strong mentally. It is a player who has been in the spotlight since he was very young. But he loves football and he remains a very smiling person. His passion for football, he shows it every day with us. "

What to alleviate the controversy, even if the best response of the main interested will be on the ground.

A complicated schedule

The Argentine coach will not be able to take advantage of his playmaker on Friday, because he is still with the Brazilian selection for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Same story for Lionel Messi and almost all of the South Americans of the club of the capital.

Kylian Mbappé will therefore be the only one of the XXL attack line present at the Parc des Princes against the Angevins.

An overloaded schedule, against which Mauricio Pochettino has some grievances: "We are living through difficult times in the context of Covid-19. The situations are not normal and we have to adapt. It is not always easy and we are a little frustrated not to have everyone. But there are no excuses, because our workforce is substantial. The players of tomorrow must be efficient. "

The holders against Angers are warned.