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Neymar could remain a number 10 for PSG, says Tuchel

Neymar could continue to be used as a number 10 while Thomas Tuchel experiments with his Paris Saint-Germain side.

Tuchel deployed a 3-4-1-2 system against Angers on Saturday, with goals from Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar ensuring a 3-1 win.

"For the moment, it's important that Neymar be on the field with the three other key players [Angel] Di Maria, Mbappe and Cavani," Tuchel said. 

"I want to find a position for all players. He's doing well as a number 10. We may continue like this.

"It was my wish to play like this. I've had this idea for a few weeks. It was the opportunity to test it.

"It's very important to change the structure. I am smarter after a game than before. I take responsibility for the organisation if we make a mistake."

Cavani's return to PSG's line-up after injury paid dividends in the 12th minute when the Uruguay striker tucked home from Neymar's cross, but Thomas Mangani restored parity from the spot.

A tactical tweak to 4-3-3 saw PSG step up a gear after the interval, though, and Tuchel was pleased with his side's second-half display.

"In the second half, we played better and with more intensity. We found the players between the lines," he added.

"It is a deserved victory but still difficult. We are not fresh right now because we work hard in training. We must play with our principles, which are courage and intensity."