Joey Barton does not believe Paris St-Germain's marquee signing David Beckham will be a big threat to Marseille when the teams meet on Sunday.
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Beckham, who signed a five-month deal with PSG in January, is set to make his debut during the Ligue 1 match.
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"Sometimes I'd like to have a bit of positive media comments, but I don't envy the intrusions into the private life"
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"I don't mean any disrespect, but he is not as scary as when he was playing in the Premier League," said Barton, who could line up against his compatriot.
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"He is not our main concern. It would be naive from us to focus on him."
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The former England captain has joined the likes of striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, defender Thiago Silva and winger Lucas at the ambitious Qatari-backed side.
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"PSG have a lot of stars, Beckham is the latest," added Barton, who is on loan at the south-coast club from Queens Park Rangers.
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"We are totally opposite characters, Beckham and I. I take it as a compliment. Sometimes I'd like to have a bit of positive media comments, but I don't envy the intrusions into the private life."
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PSG boss Carlo Ancelotti revealed the ex Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder would be ready "not necessarily to start, but to play" during the clash with third-placed Marseille.
Beckham's threat shouldn't be taken lightly at all