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Thomas Tuchel 'Not Afraid' to Drop Neymar, Calm over Brazilian's PSG Future

Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel has said he doesn't think the club are at risk of losing Neymar, adding he's "not afraid" to drop the player after he was benched for Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Real Madrid.

Neymar, 27, made his first Champions League appearance of the campaign when he came off the bench at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, where PSG came from two goals down to draw in the Spanish capital.

The South American was far from his best despite playing a part in the comeback. Tuchel spoke to reporters after the game and suggested Neymar's starting place isn't cemented:

"No, I'm not afraid (of the ramifications).