João Neves is a different player. Arrived last August in the French capital, the young Portuguese midfielder continues to impress. At the end of a breathtaking season – both collectively and individual – the native of Tavira continues, today on American soil. This Sunday, during the 8th finals of the Club World Cup against Inter Miami of Lionel Messi, the former Benfica player thus offered a new recital in the Parisian midfield. A great craftsman of the unresolved domination of Parisians, the Portuguese international with 16 selections completely extinguished the Floridian midfielder.
Just technically, impeccable in the duel and effective near the opposing surface, the Parisian number 87 – replaced by Ousmane Dembélé at the time of play – was finally elected man of the match by FIFA and the FM editorial staff. Credited with an 8.5, Neves has played 62 minutes of play with a terrifying yield: 2 duels won, 5 recovery, 1 interception, no loss of ball, 8 goes to the last third, 95 % of successful passes and 2 goals …
A first doubled with PSG!
A meeting where the middle of 20 years made his class speak through many well -felt interventions. Making its technical quality about remarkable transmissions, Neves – which also allows Vitinha and Ruiz to shine in different roles – was also illustrated in the last opposing meters. Entrance goalscorer on a plunging head, he doubled the end of a beautiful projection to finish in the empty goal. With this full match, the Parisian midfielder could then only enjoy the Dazn microphone.
“We made a very good match even if we were leading 4-0, we continued to play our game. It is the first time that I have succeeded in a double in a match so I am very happy but I am especially happy with the victory of the team. The rest? We arrive with the same confidence, we will play our game regardless of the opponent, we have confidence, we are a little tired but we will go much better ”indicated as such the Portuguese crack at the final whistle. While waiting to know his future opponent – Flamengo or Bayern Munich – PSG can count on his Portuguese jewel, João Neves.
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