Neymar unconcerned by goal drought

The 21-year-old has endured an inauspicious
start to life at Barcelona following his €57
million move from Santos in the summer, but
he warns that the goals will come eventually
Neymar has promised Barcelona supporters
that they will soon see the best of him as he
continues to adapt to life in Europe.
The Brazil international made his Champions
League debut in the 4-0 thrashing of Ajax on
Wednesday, as Lionel Messi ran riot and
bagged a hat-trick in the win.
The 21-year-old was replaced by Pedro on 72
minutes, prompting the club's supporters
inside Camp Nou to cheer the substitution, but
Neymar, who has scored once for the Catalans
since his €57 million move from Santos, has
promised that the goals will come.
"I missed chances, but the goals will come,"
he told AS. "I prefer my assist for Pique's goal
and the general team play. I can still give much
more to Barcelona.
"But I am very happy because the team started
well in the Champions League and it was so
important."
Messi moved to 62 Champions League goals
with the win over Frank de Boer's men, just
nine short of all-time top goalscorer Real
Madrid legend Raul, and Neymar admits he is
delighted to be sharing the pitch with "the best
in the world".
He added: "I am very, very happy to be
sharing the pitch like a genius like Messi [who
is] the best in the world."
The Blaugrana resume their domestic duties
with a trip to Rayo Vallecano in Primera Liga
on Saturday.