Athletic Bilbao Head Coach Ernesto Valverde hails Barcelona forward Neymar

Athletic Bilbao Head Coach Ernesto Valverde has hailed the talent of Neymar. The forward netted twice to secure a 2-0 win for Barcelona over Los Leones on Saturday and Valverde was eager to salute the 22 year-old.  “Neymar is a star in his country. He’s a player who cost more than the entire Athletic budget,” […]
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2014-09-14 12:59:00

Athletic Bilbao Head Coach Ernesto Valverde has hailed the talent of Neymar.

The forward netted twice to secure a 2-0 win for Barcelona over Los Leones on Saturday and Valverde was eager to salute the 22 year-old. 

“Neymar is a star in his country. He’s a player who cost more than the entire Athletic budget,” he said, as reported by Marca. “He has a special quality.

“I can’t blame the players for anything. Competing against Barça is complicated. The difference is clear but we tried to match their pressing.

“Aymeric Laporte made a mistake but he has given us a lot in other games.”

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