Unai Emery defended Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar from criticism of his lifestyle after the Brazil international was spotted partying in London.
Neymar was a part of the Brazil team which drew 0-0 with England at Wembley on Tuesday and followed that match by enjoying the nightlife in the country's capital, being photographed alongside actress Demi Lovato.
The PSG head coach insisted Neymar trains well in spite of his busy social life, adding that the forward "needs" to enjoy himself.
"Out of work, football, he can enjoy his friends," Emery told a media conference in Paris ahead of Wednesday's visit of Celtic in the Champions League.
"In training he is very good. He is young, so he also needs to go out and be with them, but he remains responsible."
"He progresses," Emery said. "But he must maintain consistency in his game, maintain this level and not relax.
"He is playing as a midfielder. He has good ability and finds a good balance between defence and attack.
"If he continues like this then he can still grow. We are very happy with him, but every day we remind him to keep this standard."
"After training on Monday and Tuesday, only Thiago Motta is absent," Emery added.
"Everything is fine for the others. As for Thiago Motta, I hope that his absence will not be too long."
