Cavani debunks reports of rift between him and Neymar

The pair clashed over set pieces at the weekend

Edinson Cavani has spoken out about claims that he had an argument with Neymar over who should take a penalty during Sunday's 2-0 win over Lyon.

PSG were leading 1-0 at the Parc des Princes when they won a penalty with 10 minutes remaining for a foul on Kylian Mbappe, making his home debut.

Having already scored three times from the spot this season, Edinson Cavani assumed the responsibility would once again be his.

Neymar tried to get the ball from the Uruguayan but it was Cavani who eventually took it. And his effort was brilliantly saved, Anthony Lopes tipping the ball onto the bar.

Neymar: "I want to take the penalty!" ????
Cavani: "Do I look like Messi" ????
(via @goal) pic.twitter.com/w92PweTBNo

— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) September 18, 2017

 

Speaking to  Gol de Medianoche de Radio Universal , Cavani insisted that there is no problem between himself and Neymar.

“These things are created,” he said. “I don’t know why these stories are created. The truth is that these are normal things; things that happen in football.

“I learned of the story just now talking with my brother, about people saying that Cavani won’t let anyone take penalties and that there’s a problem with Neymar. The truth is that there’s no problem.

“[Neymar] has just arrived and like I said from the off we are keen for him to adapt in the best way possible. I think that’s been proven because you can see he is adapting quickly.”