Pochettino on Eriksen, Mbappé and Cavani injured as Barcelona set for fresh Neymar Bid

Mauricio Pochettino is facing tough circumstances. The former Espanyol manager dropped both Christian Eriksen and Jan Vertonghen to the bench as the Spurs lost 1:0 to Newcastle.  

The Spurs boss is unhappy about the  English transfer window alraedy closed while the European window mostly stays open un til 2nd September. Pochettino indicated that there is still a possibility of players leaving the club and that factor is affecting the performance of his team.

“It’s been six years at Spurs, and right now I am working with the most unsettled group of players,” he added. When Pochettino was asked whether the Newcastle match was the last game of Eriksen in the Spurs shirt, he replied that he would not know as the situation is too difficult. The Denmark international did not start a single game this season. Next up for Spurs is Arsenal, and it remains to be seen whether Vertonghen and Eriksen start in the North London Derby.

Neymar is yet to play a single game this season. PSG fans expressed their feelings about the Brazilian with offensive songs and x-rated banners yearning him to go away. 

Barcelona meanwhile have not abadoned their interest in the Brasilian international as the reigning LaLiga champions are expected to make a fourth bid. PSG has already rejected all 3 initial offers. According to reports in France, Barcelona are adding more weight to their bid with the inclusion of Ousmane Dembele who was injured in the opening LaLiga fixture and was ruled out for 4.5weeks.

Telefoot – a French media outlet – is reporting that Neymar may be staying at Parc des Princes after his relationship with the PSG board have recently improved.

PSG are looking to win another Ligue 1 title and also have ambitions to reach further in the Champions League. The French champions are 3rd in the league table after winning two out of three opening fixtures. PSG will face Metz in the league this weekend – with or without Neymar playing.