“We don’t want you back here at PSG,” “Learn the act of selflessness” – Fans troll Mbappe as Messi and Neymar produce ‘absolute synergy’ on the pitch in his absence
Without Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi were absolutely brilliant for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in their first league game of the season, crushing Clermont Foot 5-0.
While the Argentine playmaker finished with two goals and an assist, his Brazilian counterpart ended the game with a goal and hat-trick of assists.
They played alongside Pablo Sarabia in the attacking trident, due to Mbappe currently being out due to injury. The trio clearly did not need the Frenchman's goalscoring in this match as they performed more than adequately, managing three goals and four assists.
Fans were quick to troll Mbappe for being a selfish player after watching the former Barcelona duo's link-up play and directly contribute to each other's goals. Taking to Twitter, they were quick to slam the Frenchman for messing up the synergy between Messi and Neymar.
Here is a selection of tweets from trolling fans:
Moving forward, Mbappe needs to learn the act of selflessness from Neymar and Messi, just so sweet how they always want to make the impact together, not leaving one behind. The 3 of them will be unstoppable if they work together like that. https://t.co/a2aap3yFd9
Cos Mbappe is absent, Neymar and Messi be cooking https://t.co/F5gSeOVIXG
Mbappe needs to learn a thing or two from Neymar and Messi. Excellent combination play, zero selfishness and absolute synergy. https://t.co/3QnfbS9rHW
Mbappe starting this season with an injury will now make us see more of Messi and Neymar. We would definitely see the best of the Messi-Neymar combo. I feel it. 👀 https://t.co/XpckrRY3fD
Mbappe there is still time to go your childhood dream club pal, we don’t want back you here at PSG and ruin this Messi Neymar link up.
I'm wondering if this Neymar and Messi combo is better without Mbappe!
We shall see! https://t.co/n8boIRaiIC
Messi and Neymar doing wonders this season without Mbappe. https://t.co/sampFMhdmW
Messi and Neymar flourished for PSG without Mbappe
The duo commanded a brilliant attacking display against a stumbling Clermont Foot side that struggled to create anything in front of their fans. While the Brazil international was perhaps the better of the two, with four direct goal contributions, it is the Barcelona legend who has gathered all the headlines.
Messi scored a sublime bicycle kick late in the game and the goal is already a contender for the Ligue 1 'Goal of the Season'. After receiving a long pass from Leandro Paredes, the playmaker controlled the ball with his chest, before twisting to unleash a remarkable bicycle kick.
Only minutes earlier, La Pulga had just added his name to the scoresheet with a clinical tap-in after meandering past the Clermont players while playing a one-two with Neymar.
Clearly, the duo have been impressive, but with Mbappe now at the heart of things at the Parc des Princes following his mega contract, it is likely that he will join the line-up soon.
Christophe Gatlier will have a big job on his hands, leading this massive powerhouse into the Champions League, while hoping to win the coveted continental trophy. For now, he will have to focus on their match next week against Montpellier on 13 August and ensure that PSG continue to gain momentum.