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'It was not easy' - Tuchel backs Neymar to accept boos from PSG fans

Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel said Neymar had to accept the boos from fans after he marked his return with a spectacular winner against Strasbourg.

Playing his first game of the season for PSG, Neymar produced a moment of magic in additional time, s coring an acrobatic goal to lift PSG to a 1-0 win on Saturday .

But the Brazil star was targeted by his own fans, booed after an off-season transfer saga during which he reportedly pushed for a return to Barcelona.

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Tuchel said the 27-year-old needed to accept being booed by supporters, but he praised Neymar's response.