Neymar’s apology to Cavani and the whole team

The relationship between Neymar and Edinson Cavani took a turn for the worst in their last game against Lyon at the Parc des Princes. Bo...

The relationship between Neymar and Edinson Cavani took a turn for the worst in their last game against Lyon at the Parc des Princes.



Both players were seen arguing over set-pieces it what was a very embarrassing situation for Unai Emery and PSG.

Neymar who is PSG’s record signing left Barcelona to be the center of attention at PSG. But Cavani couldn’t care less and is not giving the Brazilian any preferential treatment.

Having already argued over a free-kick, they were seen again battling who takes a 79th minute free-kick.

And reports after the game says both players almost came to blows in the dressing room, and that claim was eventually confirmed by PSG manager, Unai Emery.




However, the situation appears to have been brought under control, with reports from French outlets L’Equipe and RMC saying that in training today, Neymar apologised to Cavani and the rest of his teammates.

Neymar who is yet to fully grasp the French language, spoke in his native tongue, while PSG captain and fellow Brazilian, Thiago Silva, acted as the translator.

The apology comes after a lunch organised by Dani Alves for the team to settle their differences

Neymar s'est excusé devant le groupe ce jeudi après l'incident avec Cavani https://t.co/NncuxXuFDN pic.twitter.com/mrauG5Kuwt

— L'ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) September 21, 2017

Neymar today apologised to the entire PSG dressing room for his behaviour towards Edinson Cavani on set pieces, according to L'Équipe.

— Get French Football (@GFFN) September 21, 2017

This apology was a major event today, with Thiago Silva acting as translator so that every squad member understood Neymar's words. (RMC)

— Get French Football (@GFFN) September 21, 2017

 Unai Emery makes decision.

Meanwhile, at a press conference, Unai Emery has confirmed that Cavani remains the club’s number one penalty taker.

Unai Emery said: “The two penalty takers are Cavani and Neymar, because they’re capable of taking on that responsibility, although others can, too.”

“We work on penalties a lot. We need more than just those two.”


“The first [taker] is Cavani, the second is Neymar.”