Neymar's brutal response when asked about Florian Wirtz has got Liverpool fans talking

Liverpool fans have reacted after Neymar gave a brutal response when asked about Florian Wirtz.

Santos hosted RB Leipzig in a post-season friendly match on Wednesday as the German side became the first Bundesliga team to play in Brazil for 25 years.

Neymar turned out for Santos, while Xavi Simons appeared for Leipzig as he bagged a brace in his side's 3-1 victory.

After the game, the Brazilian superstar spoke to the assembled media, including Sky Sports Germany.

The German outlet asked Neymar about Liverpool target Wirtz and Bayern Munich starlet Jamal Musiala.

A reporter asked him what he thought of Wirtz before asking him if he knew of the German playmaker.

But Neymar was completely oblivious to the 22-year-old attacking midfielder in a savage response, saying 'no'.

However, he has heard of Musiala, calling him a 'great player' in glowing praise.

"Ah, Jamal Musiala... yes," he said when asked about the Bayern ace. "A great player, a crack. I think he will be one of the greatest in the future."

• Do you know Florian Wirtz from Germany?

Neymar: "No"

• Jamal Musiala?

Neymar: "Ah Jamal Musiala yes. A great player, a 'crack'. I think he will be one of the greatest in the future"

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Fans, including Liverpool supporters, were quick to react to Neymar's damning assessment of Wirtz, who is nearing a move to Anfield this summer.

One Liverpool user joked: "Not taking the rejection well are we."

A second said: "Liverpool's new £230m, 400k pw signing btw..."

A third added: "Jamal is obviously clear."

Another commented: "If I was a footballer this would hurt."

Wirtz has made a name for himself in Germany, having shone for Bayer Leverkusen, where he inspired his side to Bundesliga glory last season.

He scored 11 goals in Bayer's league-winning campaign and bagged 10 league goals this season.

The Germany international, who has 29 caps to his name, has attracted plenty of interest following his stellar performances, with Liverpool nearing a deal to sign the player.

The Reds and Bayer are in talks over a deal, which would see the Premier League champions pay a fee between £108 million and £125 million.