Joao Neves was not able to return. Announced titular against Barcelona, last Wednesday in the Champions League (PSG 1-2 victory), the Portuguese midfielder had bad feelings in warm-up and finally declared forfeit.
“” Joao is fine, but we made the decision not to take any risk because he is a very important player. All players are important. But in this sense, I think it's important to have the total confidence to play a match of this intensity. And we decided not to make him play ”said Luis Enrique after the match against Barça.
The former Benfica has not played since September 17 and the overwhelming victory of Paris Saint-Germain against Atalanta Bergame (4-0). Despite this, he was called by the coach of Portugal, Roberto Martinez, for this rally for the month of October. On this occasion the Seleçao will be opposed to Ireland (October 11) and Hungary (October 14), as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
PSG very surprised by the summons of Neves
A summons that surprised the capital's club, according to Record, while the player is still not a paste to play. It was necessarily badly welcomed by the management and the Parisian staff. It remains to be seen how the 21 -year -old will be used during these two meetings.
In addition to Joao Neves, three other Parisians will join the Portuguese selection for this international truce. These are Nuno Mendes, Vitinha and Gonçalo Ramos. The country's star, Cristiano Ronaldo, is also present.
