The outburst from Neymar accusing the younger players for failing to learn from those more experienced has not been well received within the PSG squad. Neymar PSG Forward Brazil The comments made by the Brazilian after the French Cup defeat at the hands of Rennes were apparently directed at Alphonse Areola and Presnel Kimpembe, who according to the striker have changed their manner of behaving after winning the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Neymar-Draxler tension growing already After the game away in Montpellier, Draxler took Neymar to task for his individual display and requested that the Brazilian look at other solutions rather than try and do everything himself. The comment was not well received by the forward who replied: "Who are you to talk to me like that? All you are good for is backward passes". Both players than had to be separated by PSG sports director Antero Henrique and head coach Thomas Tuchel.<doc-sep>NEYMAR almost came to blows with Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Julian Draxler following their recent poor run of results. PSG wrapped up their sixth Ligue 1 title in the last seven seasons last month with six games to spare. 1 According to reports in France Neymar and Julian Draxler had a dressing room bust-up Credit: AFP But Thomas Tuchel’s side have switched off after winning just one of their last seven games and losing the French Cup final to Rennes. According to Le Parisien, Neymar let his frustrations boil over after the final, accusing younger members of the PSG squad of ignoring the senior players. The 27-year-old was also unimpressed with Presnel Kimpembe's comments after the defeat against Nantes last month. Reports claim the 23-year-old defender asked the rest of his team-mates in the dressing room to pay no attention to their coach Tuchel. In the following game against Montpellier, Draxler accused Neymar of being selfish and when the Brazilian responded, the pair nearly came to blows. Neymar blasted: "Who are you to talk to me like that? "The only thing you know how to do is pass the back ball back." According to French media, Tuchel and PSG sporting director Antero Hernique had to step in to separate Neymar and Draxler before a fight broke out. The reports come just days after Tuchel gave the Brazilian a dressing down after he allegedly punched a fan. DRESSING ROOM BUST-UP Neymar was collecting his French Cup runners-up medal after losing to Rennes 6-5 on penalties at the Stade de France. And with the cameras all around, he suddenly lost his cool and lashed out at a man goading him. After an exchange of angry words, the supporter, who is believed to be a friend of a Rennes player - leaned forward to put his head close to Neymar's. Then the world's most expensive player threw his right fist towards the fan, who jumped backwards. Commenting on the incident Tuchel said: "I do not like it at all. "It's not possible to do that. "I have not seen but everyone has told me. "If you win it's easier but it's not possible to enter a challenge with a spectator." All this amid reports Neymar could leave France for £145m next year with Real Madrid keen to lure him back to Spain. Mundo Deportivo now report that a clause in his contract could see him terminate his stay in Paris in June 2020. PSG bought Neymar for a record £198million in 2017, but his deal states that he is free to negotiate an exit after three full seasons.<doc-sep>Paris Saint-Germain have rejected Le Parisien's claims of a falling-out between Brazilian superstar Neymar and Julian Draxler after the recent 3-2 loss away at Montpellier in Ligue 1. Le Parisien reported that the Germany international had challenged Neymar after the defeat and that the former Barcelona man responded by saying: "Who are you to speak to me? You only know how to make backwards passes." - Laurens: PSG have a serious attitude problem It was also claimed that Presnel Kimpembe encouraged his teammates to ignore coach Thomas Tuchel's orders during a 3-2 defeat away at Nantes in Le Championnat. "Le Parisien's funny game: Present Neymar, a phenomenon of world football, as a player who fights with his teammates in the dressing room," remarked the club through their official French Twitter account on Wednesday. "How can you invent such things? Were you in the dressing room? Ney = PSG." The report comes not long after Neymar was involved in an altercation with a spectator after PSG's Coupe de France final defeat to Rennes on April 27 for which a disciplinary verdict is expected on Thursday. Meanwhile, PSG have confirmed that captain Thiago Silva has successfully undergone arthroscopic knee surgery this week.<doc-sep>Jean Catuffe/Getty Images Paris Saint-Germain stars Neymar and Julian Draxler reportedly had to be separated following a recent dressing-room argument, intensifying speculation of unrest at the Parc des Princes. Frederic Gouaillard of Le Parisien (report in French) wrote that Neymar and Draxler came into close contact at the ground, where the Brazilian aimed some harsh words at his German team-mate. A translated passage of the report explained manager Thomas Tuchel had a hand in breaking the players up: "In front of the dressing room, the ex-Barca player took the German up: 'Who are you to speak to me? You do nothing but pass backwards.' Things heated up and the two men were finally separated by their coach and sporting director Antero Henrique." Neymar recently returned from a three-month injury absence and will have only the Ligue 1 title to show for his troubles this season, with the club having been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League round of 16. The 27-year-old's agent and father, Neymar Sr., told RMC Sport (h/t Marca) in April that his son doesn't want to leave PSG and dismissed rumours of an exit. Tuchel's side were recently stunned by Rennes in a penalty-shootout defeat in the Coupe de France final. Following the loss, the forward lashed out at a fan who was goading him, via the Guardian: Video Play Button Videos you might like Neymar has scored 22 goals and contributed 11 assists despite making only 27 appearances this term, but one would understand if the Brazil forward's silverware aspirations aren't being met. The South American recently scored his first goals for the club since January and has maintained a prolific personal record despite the club's lack of trophies: Draxler has made 43 appearances for PSG this season (30 starts), scoring five goals and recording nine assists. The former Schalke midfielder has remained a useful component for Tuchel despite a lower profile status, particularly during Neymar's period out of the team. The disputes are said to transcend the playing staff, and football writer Jeremy Smith recently reported friction between the trio of Tuchel, Henrique and under-19 coach Thiago Motta: Former Brazil and Real Madrid winger Ze Roberto recently recommended Neymar be stripped of the national team's captaincy in an effort to ground the star and rediscover his best form, per EFE (h/t AS): "Not calling him for the Copa America, I think, would be a mistake because he is the main player on the team but punish him by taking the armband off him, I think would be the best option. "I think it's time for him to find himself again, look at his career plan and go back to being the player we all expected him to be." Tensions at the Parc des Prices may be at a high with little left to play for approaching the end of the season. PSG travel to Angers on Saturday before ending their season at home to Dijon in Week 38.<doc-sep>
Paris Saint-Germain pair Neymar and Julian Draxler ‘were involved in a heated dressing-room bust-up’ after their recent shock Ligue 1 defeat by Montpellier. Just days after Thomas Tuchel’s side had lost on penalties to Rennes in the French Cup, there was another disappointing result, this time in the league. And it appears Neymar did not take too kindly to Draxler’s arguments after the game, reportedly shouting at his team-mate: ‘Who are you to talk to me like that? You only play back-passes!’ La Parisien report that the bust-up occurred in the dressing room following the 3-2 defeat, in which PSG conceded in the 80th and 85th minutes to squander a lead. Manager Tuchel and sporting director Antero Henrique then had to separate the two before a brawl began, it has been claimed. Neymar is far and away the club’s highest-paid player on £515,000 a week post-tax, but even he has been unable to halt the club’s recent poor performances. PSG have run away with the league title once again but were dumped out of the Champions League by Manchester United at the start of March. From there, they failed in the French Cup final against Rennes and have lost against Nantes, Montpellier and Lille in the league. The latter was a 5-1 drubbing. Last time out, they could only draw with Nice and the side are sleepwalking towards the end of another season in which they have failed to secure European success. The reported Montpellier bust-up is not the only time Draxler’s anger has got the better of him this season. Following the defeat by Lille, he was caught on camera being held back from the referee by team-mate Alphonse Areola. He can be heard shouting: “Why do we have VAR if you do not look? Explain that to me!” in the clip, following a number of contentious decisions during the clash.