'Catastrophic': Neymar Reportedly Warns Brazilians at Real Madrid About Playing With Kylian Mbappe

'Catastrophic': Neymar Reportedly Warns Brazilians at Real Madrid About Playing With Kylian Mbappe

  • Neymar has reportedly cautioned his Brazilian compatriots at Real Madrid about playing alongside Kylian Mbappe
  • This came amid reports that the relationship between Neymar and Mbappe had turned sour at Paris Saint-Germain
  • Real Madrid has four Brazilians on their roster for this campaign, with Vinicius Junior closest to the French skipper

Neymar Junior has reportedly cautioned the Brazilian players at Real Madrid about the challenges they can expect playing alongside Kylian Mbappe.

Following the Frenchman's landmark transfer to the Spanish capital this summer, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo have welcomed him with open arms.

However, manager Carlo Ancelotti has struggled with cohesion among his star-studded frontline, which is currently packed with elite attackers.

Neymar advises Vinicius and other Brazilians at Real Madrid to be cautious about working with Kylian Mbappe.
Neymar advises Vinicius and other Brazilians at Real Madrid to be cautious about working with Kylian Mbappe. Photos by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce and Clive Rose.
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Despite all three forwards scoring in La Liga, there has been a visible lack of chemistry in their play, with Mbappe and Vinicius often drifting into similar areas on the left side of the pitch.

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Many expected a potential clash of egos given the French captain's global status and Vinicius’ role as Real Madrid’s poster boy, yet moments on the field have contradicted any rumours of friction.

Despite this, per AS, Brazilian star Neymar has warned his compatriots to be cautious around the French star, using his own experience as an example.

Per Transfermarkt, he shared the pitch with Mbappe 136 times at Paris Saint-Germain between 2017 and 2023, combining for 54 goals in total.

Neymar reportedly warns Brazilians about Mbappe

Now, the former PSG star has allegedly warned Vinicius, Rodrygo, and defender Eder Militao about the difficulties of playing with Mbappe.

Journalist Cyril Hanouna mentioned this alleged warning on Europe 1, claiming Neymar had reached out to the Brazilian contingent at Real Madrid to share his experiences.

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"The Brazilians [at Real Madrid] are friends with Neymar. It has always been a war between Neymar and Mbappé," Hanouna noted, as quoted by Goal.
"Neymar has sent a message to the Brazilians, telling them that playing with Mbappe was catastrophic, that it was hell."

Mbappe offers encouragement to Vinicius

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Mbappe offered encouragement to Vini after both players scored in Real Madrid's 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad.

The French captain and the Brazilian star each netted from the penalty spot, helping Los Blancos secure a vital win in San Sebastian on September 14.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe (Sports Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a CAF-accredited journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry (2016). Godwin's career includes covering the 2023 AFCON and grassroots competitions within Ghana. He has also served as a Presenter at VNTV, a Sports Analyst at Obonu FM, and a Football Writer for a myriad of sports websites. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024 to cover sports. Email: godwin.tagoe@yen.com.gh.