Toulouse v PSG: Neves fumes, "it's unacceptable"

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·31 de agosto de 2025

Toulouse v PSG: Neves fumes, "it's unacceptable"

João Neves, the 20-year-old midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, stopped in the mixed zone after the 6-3 victory against Toulouse (video highlights Toulouse/PSG) this Saturday at the Stadium as part of the 3rd matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026. While he is happy with the win and his hat-trick, the Portuguese player also points out that there was something unacceptable in the match.

Neves: “We’ll improve what we can improve.”

“It’s the first time I’ve scored a hat-trick, I’m happy, but as I always say, I’m even happier with the win. That’s the most important thing for me. We’ll improve what we can improve. We’ll keep playing like this. Scoring six goals is great. Conceding three is not... We were going to win 6-1 and we conceded two goals, that’s unacceptable.

Neves: “That’s the kind of thing I try in training or on the beach”

The acrobatic bicycle kicks? That’s the kind of thing I try in training or on the beach. But the balls were perfect for trying it. It’s a pleasure to score these goals. I’m very happy,” he said, as reported by Le Figaro.

Of course, there is mostly joy after a victory. And Neves can’t ignore the first hat-trick of his career. Especially with the manner in which it was achieved: 2 bicycle kicks and a magnificent strike with the outside of his foot from outside the box. It’s a special moment, which can also help him gain even more confidence. A point also highlighted by coach Luis Enrique in his press conference.

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The Parisians can head into the international break with calm and satisfaction, except they’ll also have in mind that there’s still work to do. Conceding 3 goals is too much. Especially the 2 at the end of the match, when they should have been in control of a game that was already, at the very least, wrapped up.

Neves is right to point it out; the victory and the euphoria around his goals shouldn’t make us forget that the Parisian performance was far from perfect. We appreciate his mindset and are counting on coach Luis Enrique to maintain this level of demand. Of course, we shouldn’t forget either that Paris was only in the first weeks of preparation and it’s logical that not everything is perfect collectively and individually. There’s no need to dramatize.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.