Mbappe Denies Taking a Jibe at PSG Teammate Neymar After Champions League Loss to Bayern

• Kylian Mbappe has debunked attacking teammate Neymar following Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League loss
• Mbappe had wished the Brazilian forward a speedy recovery after he picked up an injury in PSG’s victory against Lille
• Neymar is now a major doubt for the Champions League Last-16 reverse fixture against Bayern Munich in Germany

Kylian Mbappe has denied taking a jibe at Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar with his “eat and sleep well” comments after their Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.

The 24-year-old forward had cautioned his PSG teammates to be in top shape ahead of the return leg at the Allianz Arena following their 1-0 loss to the Bavarians at home.

Hours later, Neymar was spotted at a poker tournament and then at McDonald's, seemingly defying his teammates' orders, Goal reports.

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Mbappe has now denied claims he was having a dig at Neymar when he made those comments as it was meant for everyone and not particularly for the Brazilian.

PSG will be without Neymar for a spell after he had to be stretchered off with an injury during their 4-3 win against Lille in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

Mbappe wishes Neymar a speedy recovery

Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe has sent a message of support to Neymar after the Brazilian up yet another injury in PSG’s 4-3 victory over Lille on Sunday, PSG Talk reports.

Neymar was stretched off in the contest after the forward picked up an ankle injury and is set to be a major doubt for UEFA Champions League Last-16 return leg against Bayern Munich.

Mbappe had good wishes for his co-star as the French giants hope to have him back for the second leg against Bayern on March 8.

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Mbappe aims subtle dig at Neymar

Earlier, Sports Brief reported the fallout between Kylian Mbappe and Neymar reportedly reached new lows after Paris Saint-Germain suffered another embarrassing loss to Bayern Munich.

The Parisians saw their Champions League chances hit a roadblock after they were subdued 1-0 by the Bavarians in front of their supporters at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night.

Ahead of the return leg, Mbappe has now taken a subtle dig at Neymar in a post-match interview, insinuating that PSG has a chance of overcoming the defeat if everyone eats and sleeps well.