Tops
A noticeable return. While he had not played a single minute with Paris SG since his serious ankle injury last February, Neymar Jr was established this Thursday against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. And if he is still far from being in full possession of his physical means, the Brazilian still flew over the meeting on the technical level. It’s simple, he was the source of most of the chances for the Red and Blue. And it was he who opened the scoring shortly before the break at the end of a nice festival in the penalty area which he concluded with a deflected strike with his right foot, after opening the way to the goal of a splendid and clever fake pass in heel (40th) … But the attacking midfielder was not satisfied with this achievement. Shortly before the end of the match, he shook the nets a second time with a small flat right foot, on a deep service from Fabian Ruiz (83rd) … Before offering a decisive pass to Asensio (88th ), a bright shed. Two goals, an assist, it is certain that Luis Enrique must have appreciated his performance just over a week before the resumption of Ligue 1.
In addition to the (very) successful return of Neymar Jr, Paris SG can be satisfied with his defensive performance. Indeed, the club from the French capital kept its clean sheets and was not (really) worried by the incursions of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. A real reason for satisfaction after having conceded two against Inter Milan (1-2) and three against Cerezo Osaka (2-3). Especially with an “experimental” defense in which were established, from right to left, Juan Bernat, Danilo Pereira, Layvin Kurzawa and the young Serif Nhaga. A good omen for the resumption of Ligue 1.
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Flops
With the exception of Neymar Jr, this Paris SG clearly lacks creativity. As is often the case with teams led by the Spanish coach, Les Rouge et Bleu were able to put their foot on the ball and keep it for quite a long time…But they had difficulty changing pace and bringing danger in the opposing camp. Only the Brazilian – and Fabian Ruiz on the second goal – was able to make a difference through light inspirations. Not enough, especially in the face of such adversity (no offense to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors). The Parisian technician still has a little over a week to find solutions to this offensive “problem”.
He was uncomfortable. Established in midfield, alongside Marco Verratti and Cher Ndour, Ethan Mbappé did not take advantage of his ample playing time to show himself to his advantage. On the contrary. Kylian’s little brother has fished in (almost) all the technical aspects of the game, and in particular on its controls and transmissions. A disappointing performance which should not have convinced Luis Enrique to offer him a place of choice in the midfield rotation this season… It must be said that he is still very young (16 years old) and has (thus) with a great margin of progress.
