Interesting Quotes Regarding Neymar
by Graham MacAree on May 31, 2011 1:23 PM BST
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The BBC's Tim Vickery covers South American football, so he's seen more of Neymar in action than most anybody else in the English-speaking media. While, like everyone else, he's taken by the obvious skill on display by the Brazilian, he warns that Neymar's been overly protected by Brazilian referees and has also called his character into question.
The problem here is that Neymar is a child of the contemporary criteria of Brazilian referees, a fruit of the poisoned tree. I have never seen a player who dives so often and so theatrically... The Boy Prince of the Brazilian game, there is something of the spoilt brat about Neymar. He can scream and shout when he does not get his way, and also lose his focus. Against Argentina, in the big game of the recent South American Under-20 Championships, he was too busy diving and arguing to play much football.
These are criticisms I've seen before (SB Nation's Kevin McCauley has described Neymar's attitude issues as extremely problematic), and I subscribe to, to some extent. I don't get to watch Santos as much as I might like, so my opinion is hardly relevant here, but it does seem like Neymar's a big risk to go all Robinho on everyone should his potential move to England not go particularly well.
Which isn't to say he's not phenomenally gifted or anything - he clearly is. But all players come with risks, and Neymar's appears to be greater than the likes of Alexis Sanchez or Eden Hazard. It's something to bear in mind.
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I mentioned in a previous post that Frank Arnesen was looking to bring Chelsea and England U-21 defender Michael Maniceene to HSV Hamburg in the summer, which I was pretty ok with. Now there are rumours that he also wants Josh McEachran, who Chelsea still haven't signed to a long term deal thanks to the managerial situation.
Dear Frank Arnesen: GO TO HELL. OURS.
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I think that
any young player is going to be a product of the system that they have spent their youth playing in. Neymar is used to being a big fish in a small pond and no doubt the Brazilian media are happy to pander to his every whim. I think that if/when he makes the move to the Premiership, he’ll realise (as Ramires has done) what you can and can’t get away with here. It’s only right to expect a few teething problems but I don’t think that he’s a long term liability – certainly not to the extent that it’s worth passing by the opportunity to sign him.
I don't know.
The extreme degree of petulance actually frightens me.
Ronaldo, in the Mega-Classicos, actually spent important plays jawing at the ref. Once a whiner, always a whiner.
Plus, he’s not going to get any sympathy on Chelsea. He better shut that trap right quick.
Fuck off, Frank Arnesen.
What have you really done for us? Kalou & Mikel, maybe…but that’s meager returns for 5 years of “supreme scouting” work.
As far as Neymar…this is exactly my worry. Every time I’ve seen him, he’s spent as much time on the ground as doing his fancy tricks. In the end though, the promise of his talent outweighs it. At least for now. And hopefully, with the right coach, we can knock the CristinaRonaldos out of him (just like we managed to just about do it with Drogba).
I really feel thats a product of the league
The way he plays does lend itself to being fouled, and his stature in Brazil combined with that has certainly led to him getting more calls than normal. At his age, there is certainly plenty of time to adjust to a more physical style of play in england.
by Stephen Schmidt on Jun 2, 2011 2:08 AM BST up reply actions
my best friend lives 2 blocks from Santos’ stadium and has been telling me about Neymar for about 7 years. i have probably seen him play 30 times and i have been paying particular attention to him during his current Copa Libertadores campaign.
i initially wanted nothing to do with him and was really put off my the small frame, diving, and bad attitude. however, i will say that in the past 3 months he has made huge strides. he rarely dives and he has gotten much stronger on the ball. he often reminds me of messi, in that he seems like he should be barged off the ball, but somehow he manages to power through and do something great.
the attitude problems can be chalked up to his age and the media culture in brazil. the kid really wants to play for chelsea, and i think he would fall into line with what alex, ramires, david luiz, and company are doing. alex especially must be a hero of his, as they are both santos legends. if we can hold onto alex (fingers crossed) then i think he would be an excellent mentor. signing a manager with a strong personality (guus) would also help this along.
in short, this kid is going to be one of the five best players in the world within 3 years and would be a cornerstone of the new attacking chelsea. we have to sign him
great comment
Love hearing all of that…could be chelsea’#10?
by Jimm Bmore on Jun 1, 2011 4:24 AM BST via mobile up reply actions
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