PSG captain Marquinhos has leapt to the defence of Brazil teammate Richarlison.

The Tottenham striker has battled for form while away with Brazil this past week.

And he was offered support by Marquinhos, who stated: "I have seen many players go through high and low. Football moves fast, both when it's up and down.

"That's what we're trying to tell him. He sits at the table next to us and we talk.

"We know that scoring goals is very important for a striker, but he did other important things on the pitch (with the national team)."