French newspaper says PSG have barred the participation of Marquinhos in the Olympic Games

  One of the Brazilian players who was expected to play a key role during this year’s Rio Olympic Games would not have the authorization of his club to take part in the competition. According to the information from French newspaper L’Équipe, Paris Saint-Germain have barred the participation of defender Marquinhos in the Olympic Games. […]
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2016-07-01 19:42:00

 

One of the Brazilian players who was expected to play a key role during this year’s Rio Olympic Games would not have the authorization of his club to take part in the competition.
According to the information from French newspaper L’Équipe, Paris Saint-Germain have barred the participation of defender Marquinhos in the Olympic Games. The publication reported on Thursday that PSG wanted the player to be part of their pre-season squad, and this wouldn’t be possible if he play in Rio de Janeiro.
The news contradicts a declaration by the player himself, when he was in the United States for the Copa América Centenário. He had said: “I’m released, yes. It was all discussed, and there was a little trouble at first, but I’m Olympic age and it’s all good.”
If Marquinhos sits out of the tournament, then coach Rogério Micale will have to work to find a replacement under the age of 23. The three most experienced players in the group are Fernando Prass, Douglas Costa and Neymar.

One of the Brazilian players who was expected to play a key role during this year’s Rio Olympic Games would not have the authorization of his club to take part in the competition.

According to the information from French newspaper L’Équipe, Paris Saint-Germain have barred the participation of defender Marquinhos in the Olympic Games. The publication reported on Thursday that PSG wanted the player to be part of their pre-season squad, and this wouldn’t be possible if he play in Rio de Janeiro.

The news contradicts a declaration by the player himself, when he was in the United States for the Copa América Centenário. He had said: “I’m released, yes. It was all discussed, and there was a little trouble at first, but I’m Olympic age and it’s all good.”

If Marquinhos sits out of the tournament, then coach Rogério Micale will have to work to find a replacement under the age of 23. The three most experienced players in the group are Fernando Prass, Douglas Costa and Neymar.