Barcelona defender Umtiti: The last days of Neymar...

Samuel Umtiti insists Barcelona can handle the departure of Neymar.

The France defender is upbeat over Barca's ability to recover from the Brazil international's exit to PSG.

"Losing a great player like Neymar is not so clear. We have the qualities in the squad to make a good season," he said.

"Everyone speaks well of him, there is a good atmosphere. He had a good preseason. He scored goals. He was performing well. It did not affect him more than that. He was an important player for us. But the most important thing is the club and the team.

"If a player wants to go elsewhere, we have to accept and concentrate. He told us that he was leaving the day he went to Paris to sign.

"Surprised? Yes and no. He had his reasons."