Seen and read about PSG in the French press this Friday, September 20, 2024. After Girona, should we doubt PSG’s ability to go far in the Champions League, Presnel Kimpembe’s long wait to return to the field, the solidity of the defense…
In today’s edition, The Parisian
looks back on the victory of PSG in the last minutes of the match against Gironawhich highlighted the shortcomings of the capital club, assures the Parisian daily. The beginnings of Paris
in Champions League will not have, with the exception of the three points collected against Girona (1-0), lived up to expectations, nor matched the spectacular and controlled performances delivered since the opening of the Ligue 1 last month. »
The Parisian is also concerned about the lack of realism in front of goal. Many are worried about the absence of a real striker in the starting eleven. Gonçalo Ramos
will be able to play this role. The Portuguese international should return to the field in mid-November according to the Parisian daily. Internally, there is a lot of belief in the emergence of
Gonçalo Ramos ” much more accurate than others. » If he stayed at the club this summer,
Randal Kolo Muani would now be number three in the axial hierarchy behind Marco Asensio. As for the midfield, he disappointed against Gironaadvance The Parisian. ” Luis Enrique promised a fierce battle this season in this sector. If it does not turn into Champions League, Fabian Ruiz could pay the price. » The Parisian daily finally indicates that on Wednesday evening, the executives were too discreet. Marquinhos And Achraf Hakimi exchanged a lot in the first half (very missed), mainly on the positioning of the Moroccan. The captain and the vice-captain tried to set an example during the meeting” Faced with the youth of the incumbents, leaders must assert their personality to guide others, concludes The Parisian.
The Parisian daily also focuses on Presnel Kimpembe. The titi of the PSG has not played with the capital club since February 26, 2023. If he believed he could return in December 2023, ” A torn right Achilles tendon would send him back to the operating room in early January. Eight months later, the Parisian defender has still not returned to the field, but his recovery schedule is becoming clearer. » After having to postpone a return planned for August due to muscular discomfort in his left leg contracted at the end of July, he resumed individual exercises outside a week ago, indicates The Parisian. The latter indicates that to see Presnel Kimpembe To participate in group training, we will have to wait until the second half of October. Pending this deadline, ”
Presko ” reflects the image of a boy who is in good spirits and is trying to keep his vice-captain reflexes. This summer, he warmly welcomed the new kids, showing himself to be curious, even welcoming with Matvey Safonov
and also with William Pachoyet his competitor or present with the youngest, as always. » At the beginning of September, the 2018 world champion learned that the PSG had entered his name on the list of players qualified for the Champions League. A sign that did him good and which reflects the club’s support, says the Parisian daily. While waiting for that day, he prepares and maintains his bond with his partners. He trains separately, but at the same times as the others. Present in the life of the group, he has lunch every day with his teammates, participates in small meetingss”, concludes The Parisian.
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For his part, The Team evokes the defense of the
PSG who answered the call on Wednesday evening against
Girona. ” Faced with a playful opponent who even confiscated the ball at times, the men of
Luis Enrique conceded only one decent opportunity, a header from Cristhian Stuani properly captured by Matvey Safonov. » The Spanish club has also only touched the ball eight times in the Parisian area and shot three times on goal. The sports daily indicates that since the start of the season, the PSG has never conceded more than 8 shots in a match (against
MontpellierAugust 23, and
LilleSeptember 1st). This is the other side of the Parisian coach’s game plan, often reduced to a control and possession maniac. In his eyes, it is above all the best way to protect against opposing attacks. This involves solidarity and coordination at all times, to reduce as much as possible the possibilities of holes in the racket. »
The Team note that if last season, the Spanish coach considered that Kylian Mbappé was the only one who could be exempted from the defensive withdrawal efforts when losing, now there are no more exceptions, everyone must play their part. It is not yet optimal but the progression has been continuous over the last few months. Measured pressing, occupation of certain zones to the loss to hinder the opponent’s progressions, systematic framing… Luis Enrique did not become a champion of defensive football but he found a compromise to ensure stability without denying his desire to play. » Even though it is only mid-September, the
PSG seems to have found its defensive quartet (Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes), estimated The Team. He has a mixture of serenity and authority.
