'Leo and Kylian are extraordinary' - Neymar says chemistry with Mbappe and Messi at PSG is getting better

Updated 10/04/2022 at 14:17 GMT

It's not been the greatest season for Paris Saint-Germain, even though they are on the brink of Ligue 1 glory. Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi failed to deliver Champions League glory but after the victory over Clermont Foot on Saturday, the Brazil international has said the chemistry between the trio is getting better.

Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr of Paris Saint Germain during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Clermont Foot 63 and Paris Saint Germain at Stade Gabriel Montpied on April 9, 2022 in Clermont-Ferrand

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Paris Saint-Germain hit Clermont Foot for six on Saturday, and Neymar says the chemistry between himself, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi is getting better.

Messi made a shock transfer to PSG from Barcelona last summer, with it hoped in Paris that it would be the final piece of the jigsaw to take them to Champions League glory.

It has not worked out as envisaged, with Messi having a poor season by his own extraordinarily high standards.

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Neymar has struggled with injuries, leaving Mbappe to carry the attacking load for much of the season, and it culminated in a Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid in the last-16.

Messi, Mbappe and Neymar scored in the same game for the first time against Lorient last week, and hammered Clermont 6-1 on Saturday - with the latter two netting hat-tricks.

The band could be broken up in the summer, with Mbappe in the final weeks of his contract and seemingly on his way out.

While Neymar has not commented on his team-mate's future, he said after the win over Clermont that they are starting to gel.

"Unfortunately, everyone has gotten to pretty much at 100% only at the end of the season," Neymar said. "It's a shame, but I am very happy with everything that we are showing on the pitch.

“It's a lot easier to play with players who are very intelligent. Leo and Kylian are extraordinary, they are two geniuses.

"I am very pleased to have scored my first hat-trick of the season, and even happier with the win and our attitude.

"It's important that the chemistry between us gets stronger in every match."

PSG are on the brink of clinching the Ligue 1 title, and face big rivals Marseille next weekend.

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