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Neymar Praises 'Special' Jadon Sancho Ahead of PSG's UCL Clash with Dortmund

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has described Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho as a "special player" ahead of the UEFA Champions League showdown between the two sides.

PSG and Dortmund are two of the most prolific teams in European football at the moment, with goals expected to flow when they meet one another over the course of two legs in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

Speaking ahead of the game, Neymar said he's expecting a challenging encounter against the Bundesliga giants and has singled out Sancho for praise ahead of the clash, per Liam Grace of Sky Sports:

"Without any doubts it will be a great game for those who love football.