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Tuchel pleased with 'very important' Cavani-Neymar partnership

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel is happy with the partnership between Edinson Cavani and Neymar following Wednesday's 4-1 win over Reims.

Cavani and Neymar were not on the best of terms last season, the latter repeatedly clashing with his Uruguayan team-mate over spot-kick duties as the Brazilian superstar sought to boost his goal tally.

The pair have settled their differences since and helped Ligue 1 champions PSG maintain their perfect start to the season midweek – Cavani scoring twice while Neymar was also on target.

Asked about Neymar and Cavani appearing closer than last season and whether it was thanks to him, Tuchel said: "You have to ask them!