Neymar fit to face Bayern, Munich penalty row resurfaces
ByReuters
Updated 26/09/2017 at 14:04 GMT
Neymar has been included in Paris Saint-Germain's squad for Wednesday's Champions League game against Bayern Munich after recovering from a foot injury, coach Unai Emery said on Tuesday.
Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar reacts after missing a shot on goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on September 17, 2017
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The Brazilian's return fuelled speculation over whether the Brazilian forward or Edinson Cavani would take a penalty if the French club are awarded one during the Group B game at the Parc des Princes.
The two players argued in the 2-0 win over Olympique Lyonnais nine days ago when Neymar tried to take a penalty instead of Uruguayan Cavani, who eventually had his spot-kick parried away by the keeper.
"Neymar is in the squad to play the game tomorrow," Emery told a news conference.
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Neymar, Lionel Messi, Edinson Cavani
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Neymar, the world's most expensive footballer, missed PSG's 0-0 draw at Montpellier on Saturday as the team dropped their first points of the season in Ligue 1.
Argentine winger Angel Di Maria also returns to the PSG squad after nearly three weeks out injured.
Neymar and Cavani are likely to start alongside Kylian Mbappe in a 4-3-3 formation and Emery said he had discussed the penalty situation with the players.
"I spoke with each of them and they know how things will happen," the Spanish coach said.
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