I think it is harsh to judge Neymar on his performances for Brazil, which I guess most of you are doing given they're the most accessible games to see him play in.
I am of the opinion that it is difficult to play to the best of your abilities when the personnel is changing so frequently, especially at international level. If you take the best national teams they are filled with many players coming from 1/2/3 teams; Spain (Barca/Real), Germany (Bayern/Dortmund), Italy (Milan/Juventus). This gives a much more consistent base with players understanding each others game and as a result individual talent shines, such as Pirlo at Euro 2012.
The last Brazil squad was made up of players from 14 clubs.
I have not seen enough of Neymar to know whether or not he would be a success but from what I have my gut feeling is he is worth a punt. Whilst the Brazilian league is a million miles away from the standard of the Premier League I have no doubt he would cause problems for most defences.
Watch the video that has been posted closely. Ignore the fancy rainbow kicks and back flicks (however pleasing on the eye they are) and watch him attacking defenders, turning them inside out with the quick feet and ability to keep the ball. Imagine that defender as a 6ft 4in Ryan Shawcross/Robert Huth/any other uncultured lump of a centre back. They haven't got a chance in hell of keeping up with him and on the off chance they do they're taking the man resulting in a freekick/penalty and a yellow/red card.
If the option is there and if he wants to come then get him in. The face of Brazilian football will always have a resale value if it doesn't work out.
I am of the opinion that it is difficult to play to the best of your abilities when the personnel is changing so frequently, especially at international level. If you take the best national teams they are filled with many players coming from 1/2/3 teams; Spain (Barca/Real), Germany (Bayern/Dortmund), Italy (Milan/Juventus). This gives a much more consistent base with players understanding each others game and as a result individual talent shines, such as Pirlo at Euro 2012.
The last Brazil squad was made up of players from 14 clubs.
I have not seen enough of Neymar to know whether or not he would be a success but from what I have my gut feeling is he is worth a punt. Whilst the Brazilian league is a million miles away from the standard of the Premier League I have no doubt he would cause problems for most defences.
Watch the video that has been posted closely. Ignore the fancy rainbow kicks and back flicks (however pleasing on the eye they are) and watch him attacking defenders, turning them inside out with the quick feet and ability to keep the ball. Imagine that defender as a 6ft 4in Ryan Shawcross/Robert Huth/any other uncultured lump of a centre back. They haven't got a chance in hell of keeping up with him and on the off chance they do they're taking the man resulting in a freekick/penalty and a yellow/red card.
If the option is there and if he wants to come then get him in. The face of Brazilian football will always have a resale value if it doesn't work out.