In the absence of Nuno Mendes, still injured, Luis Enrique once again lined up Lucas Beraldo against Rennes (3-1) on Friday in Ligue 1. But the Brazilian, uncomfortable in this left-back position, completely collapsed. His performance is worrying before the confrontation against Arsenal in the Champions League.
If we except the last minutes, during which the changes made by Luis Enrique gave Rennes hope, Paris Saint-Germain produced a serious performance during the 6th day of Ligue 1. Several individuals stood out in the image of João Neves, Kang-in Lee and especially Bradley Barcola. Conversely, Lucas Beraldo had a particularly difficult evening. Once again lined up at left back in the absence of the injured Nuno Mendes, the Brazilian was in great difficulty.
Not to mention the penalty conceded for a handball, the 20-year-old central defender constantly found himself in danger in his duels against Ludovic Blas. It is true that Lucas Beraldo did not play in his favorite position. But Willian Pacho’s good start prevents him from joining the central hinge. As a result, the former São Paulo player has a series of poor performances. Hence his absence from Brazilian coach Dorival Junior’s list to face Chile and Peru on October 11 and 16.
The Saka danger
For its part, Paris Saint-Germain cannot really do without Lucas Beraldo. The capital club did not consider it necessary to recruit an understudy to compensate for the recurring injuries of Nuno Mendes. If the Portuguese international does not return in time, it is once again the Brazilian flop who will be lined up against Arsenal on Tuesday in the Champions League. Suffice to say that the current leader of Ligue 1 is exposing himself to serious problems at the Emirates Stadium, where a certain Bukayo Saka has made a habit of tormenting his direct opponents.
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