Former PSG player criticizes Neymar for injuries and parties

During a program on French radio “RMC”, Jérôme Rothen, a former player for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team, started a controversy by harshly criticizing Neymar for his off-field posture and his lifestyle.

“How can we accept this from a player who has not been in 50% of the games and who has, compared to other years, a low proportion of goals and assists? He is less efficient, which is normal as he gets older, gains weight and does not you have the right lifestyle. Recovery is more difficult than when you were 25 when you do crap,” Rothen fired.

It is worth remembering that the Brazilian striker is recovering from an ankle injury, which is why the French club released him to spend his holidays in Brazil. As usual, Neymar posted on his social networks images of parties, outings and other records of his characteristic lifestyle.

In 2021, due to muscle problems, the 10 shirt lost PSG in 28 of the 61 matches that the team played. Now, he is treating the injury to the ligaments in his left ankle, which he suffered on November 28, in the match against Saint-Étienne, in the French Championship.

According to the latest medical bulletin released by the club, Neymar will follow the rehabilitation program in Brazil until next Sunday (9). The decision generated harsh criticism of the sporting director of Paris, the Brazilian Leonardo.

“It is unacceptable on the part of the club and I blame the sports director again, because he is the one who manages the sports part. He is the one who decides everything. He is the one who gives Neymar authorization to stay in Brazil until January 9th and be treated there. But where are we? This is unbelievable,” added Jérôme Rothen.