Why Joao Neves is important for PSG?

Joao Neves has been a topic of discussion recently. In Les Parisiens' last league game, he had scored one of the best hat-tricks you will see in a very long time.

His first goal was a half volley on the ground, the second was a bicycle kick, and the Portuguese third goal was a screamer from outside the box. His hat-trick was rather remarkable considering that he only scored three league goals in 29 Ligue 1 matches last season. Here at PSG Post, we discuss why he is important for the French champions

Why is Joao Neves key to PSG's success for years to come?

He is a young player coming into his own

Joao Neves was one of PSG's best players last season despite just being 20 years old. This season, he has gone up a few gears, as shown by PSG's last league game before the international break against Toulouse. He demonstrated his ability to score goals at Benfica. One of his goals against Vizela was a header from the edge of the box with his body turned against the goal. The Portuguese international also came up clutch twice against Sporting with two magnificent volleys in two different games.

He has good chemistry with Vitinha

Joao Neves plays in midfield alongside Vitinha for the Portuguese national team. They will have a good understanding of one another's game, as they would have been teammates for a very long time. The duo also knows how to get the best out of each other because of how well they know each other. Vitinha is ahead in his development, given that he is five years older, but Joao Neves has the potential to become a better player in a couple of years if he continues on this trajectory. It is hard to believe that they had to get rid of Manuel Ugarte to acquire the services of Neves

Backup options don't possess the same quality

Joao Neves is such a talented player that the bench options can't push him out of the starting eleven. Warren Zaire Emery and Senny Mayulu are good squad options, but neither is ready to be a starter for the French champions. Both should get game time as PSG may go far in both the Champions League and the French cup. Mayulu and Zaire Emery will need to take the chances that they get in order to give Luis Enrique a selection headache. The only time Neves doesn't start for the European champions is when he needs a rest ahead of a big Champions League game. The rest is vital as it ensures he doesn't get injured before a big European game.

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