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Neymar declared “I don’t think there is a new Neymar” but the in-form Paris Saint-Germain forward feels like he is “a more complete player”.
The Brazil international has made a great start to the season, scoring 11 goals in 13 games for PSG.
Neymar has also provided nine assists for the Ligue 1 champions, who are reaping the rewards of having the former Barcelona man fully fit after he spent a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury last season.
The 30-year-old’s impressive performances bode well for Brazil ahead of the World Cup in Qatar and he thinks his all-round game is better than it has ever been.
He told PSG TV: “I don’t think there is a new Neymar. I think just that things have dropped into place. I’m having a very good start to the season, like when I came here and in my first two or three years.
“I feel a more complete player now, because I can defend, attack or score goals, make assists, whatever you like. I think I’m now more complete than before.
“I think everyone helps. Of course, I know I’m not an extraordinary defender, but I at least try to help my team-mates however I can.”
Neymar is dreaming of a World Cup and Champions League double.
He said: “I’m very happy to have started my season well, whether it be with Paris Saint-Germain or the Brazil national team.
“The aim this year is to win with both teams, to win everything with Paris and Brazil. We have a World Cup coming up and we know just how difficult that competition is.
“But I have a dream of winning it, just like the Champions League will be soon in Paris, I’m sure of that.”
