Partners in attack - Neymar praises Tottenham target Damião
By Christopher Atkins 2012-08-08 17:46:00
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With three goals and four assists in London 2012, Neymar has done his part in taking his side to the final of the Olympic Games.
However, with strike-partner Leandro Damião leading the charge for the top-scorer award and Oscar taking centre-stage in midfield, with a hand in six of his side's goals thus far, Neymar has been forced to share the limelight.
With Neymar taking on a more creative role for the Seleção, he has been quick to praise strike partner Damião for his striking exploits, with the Tottenham taget bagging six goals in four games.
"I hope he will always score goals (from my passes). The assists are coming and I hope that my partner will be top-scorer," Neymar told reporters post-match.
"Damião is a great player, a star. Everybody knows this. Of course there will be times when everybody is critical, but he has a good head, he's a good player and he knows his potential and will keep scoring goals.
"I have always made assists in games, for Santos and for the Seleção. I am playing my normal game. I'm still happy. To help the team reach the final of the tournament is a pleasure, a source of pride."
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