Neymar has returned to the pitch after a long absence due to an ankle injury. Despite having been out of the field for three months, the player did not take long to appear among the holders of Paris Saint-Germain, however, according to a survey by the Footstatsthe striker has had difficulties in keeping possession of the ball in recent matches.
The numbers are generally positive. In four matches, the Brazilian has a goal, an assist, nine passes for completions and about four shots on target.
???????? Neymar for PSG since returning from injury:
◉ 4 games (3 holder)
◉ 1 goal
◉ 1 assistance
◉ 1 missed penalty
◉ 4/8 on target finishes
◉ 9 assists for submission
◉ 1 dribble
◉ 33 loss of possessionHe is the player with the most possession losses in the period in our system. pic.twitter.com/KPm7TsH4US
— Footstats I2A (@Footstats) March 5, 2022
However, Neymar has 33 lost balls since his return, being one of the players with the most expressive numbers in this regard.
This Saturday, the athlete was on the field in the defeat of PSG to Nice, 1-0, in a match valid for the French Championship.
The French, now, prepare for the decisive confrontation against Real Madrid, for the round of 16 of the Champions League. The game takes place this Wednesday, at 17:00 (Brasília time), at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. In the first leg, the Parisians were victorious 1-0.
Source: Gazetaesportiva

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