Russia manager Fabio Capello has criticised Neymar for diving.
The 68 year old former Real Madrid head coach hit out at Neymar’s penchant for going to ground easily after his former club defeated Barcelona 3-1 in the El Clasico on Saturday, despite Neymar opening the scoring after just three minutes.
Capello, who managed Los Blancos to La Liga titles in 1997 and 2007 did however praise the Brazilian forward’s ability during the outburst.
“Neymar is a great striker, but i hate that a player of his level has to fall to the ground every time you touch him.” Capello told Fox Sports Italy.
“He has a very annoying attitude.”
Neymar has started his second season with the Catalan giants in magnificent form, netting nine goals in just eight appearances, to go alongside his thirteen strikes for the national side in this calendar year.