"I had to be there" – Neymar, of PSG, recognizes his injury against Liverpool



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The Brazilian dominated the French team in front of the Anfield team but said he was not at his best for the Champions League clash on Wednesday

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar said he was still struggling with his adductor injury while he was leading his team after Liverpool in the Champions League.

Neymar had questioned Wednesday's shock after suffering an injury while he was on international duty with Brazil earlier this month.

The striker was present while his team dominated Liverpool, trying to rebound after a shot by Edinson Cavani and return home while the PSG won a 2 to 1 victory to take second place in the group C.

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And the 26-year-old said he could not miss a match as big as the one his team faced Wednesday, even though it was not at its best.

"I was not 100%," Neymar told reporters, via L & # 39; Team .

"But it was an important game, so hurt or not, I had to be there."

The goal of Neymar was not only a winner, he saw him become the first Brazilian scorer in the history of the Champions League.

He replaced former AC Milan player Kaka, who scored 30 goals in the Champions League with his 31st scorer in the European competition.

The Brazilian legend Rivaldo is in third place and has scored 27 goals during his stays in Barcelona and AC Milan.

Neymar has also been directly involved in 50 goals in the Champions League, adding 19 badists to his 31 goals.

This victory leaves PSG in shape in Group C, although three teams in the group still have a chance to qualify for the round of 16.

The PSG (eight points) is second after Napoli (nine) in Group C after his victory over Liverpool (six) but can clinch a place in the last 16 with a victory over Red Star on the last day.

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Unless that leaves the French giants looking for the outside, with Liverpool and Napoli ready for a tight clash in their group final.

PSG is back in Ligue 1 to face Bordeaux on Sunday. The club is looking to extend its lead by 15 points in the standings.

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