I was dubbed the most hated player in the Premier League, but I won’t change for anyone.
Neal Maupay has embraced his reputation as a provocateur on the pitch and has no intentions of altering his behavior.
The Everton striker has been involved in several confrontations during matches, including
a notable incident in 2020 where he accidentally injured Bernd
Leno while playing for Brighton against Arsenal, later scoring a decisive goal
and celebrating vigorously, which led to confrontations with Arsenal players.
More recent incidents include mimicking James Maddison’s celebration
after scoring against Tottenham and engaging in a heated exchange with Kyle Walker.
Despite criticism, Maupay remains unapologetic about his conduct.
He views football as entertainment and aims to disrupt opponents’ concentration to gain an advantage.
He emphasizes that his actions are not personal and that he does not cross certain boundaries, such as attacking players’ personal lives or families.
Maupay acknowledges that perceptions of players can be skewed based on on-field behavior,
but he remains focused on being himself and dismisses concerns about his likability,
recognizing that criticism is inevitable regardless of one’s demeanor.
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