Paris-Saint-Germain lose their first match of 2023 😒
Without Leo Messi & Neymar, PSG started the new year with a loss. The team lost 3-1 against Lance in the Ligue-1 match last night. Paris-Saint-Germain started off the season brilliantly. Until yesterday's match, they were the only unbeaten team in Europe's top five leagues this season. They were unbeaten in 20+ consecutive matches. Every player was in great form.
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Then the World Cup mission begins. The players are busy playing the World Cup for their respective countries. Messi, Neymar, Mbappe, Hakimi and all others fight for their respective team with their maximum. But in the end, the two stars of PSG Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi met in the World Cup final. We all know the result of that match!
Lionel Messi was named the best player of the tournament for his outstanding performances throughout the World Cup, and Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot for the most goals.
The players are busy with consecutive games between the club and the World Cup. At the end of the World Cup, the stage game started again. Lack of adequate rest results in a deficiency in fitness of every player. The main stars of the team like Mbappe and Hakimi had to return to the field again with exhaustion and fatigue. That was the effect of Paris-Saint-Germain's last match. They lost for the first time in Ligue-1 this season.
Another big reason for the loss in this match is the absence of Messi Neymar in the forward line. Lionel Messi is yet to join the team after winning the World Cup, the biggest achievement of his career. On the other hand, Neymar Jr. missed this match after receiving a red card in the last match. As a result, PSG's forward line is weakened. Mbappe, who has been playing continuously for a long time, was unable to bring the team to victory.
Moreover, Lens is the second best team according to performance. Because their position is second in the points table. They are only 4 points behind the first-placed German in Paris. Both teams have one loss. However, PSG have drawn two matches so far, while Lens have drawn four.
Although PSG's performance this season is good, but their defense performance isn't at all promising. They are also conceding goals against smaller teams. If the performance is not changed, it will be impossible to get a win against Bayern Munich in the upcoming Champions League match. Hopefully by then all PSG players will return to the field with full fitness. We can expect good things ahead!
I don’t think the messi Neymar miss played a big role though. RC lens have always been a tough opponent for any side even PSG. I can remember that last season both their matches ended I a draw.
The thing with this team is that even if they do manage to beat them they struggle to beat them.
Bro i dont think you watched that match yesterday, PSG lacked a playmaker in that match, bro Messi, Neymar and Mbappe are all important in that front for PSG but Messi brings something different to the team because he creates most of the chances for PSG the stats are there to prove it.
Messi and Neymar being there could have changed a lot but I don’t think it would have added a lot when they are playing against Rc Lens.
They always struggle against them. Remember Lens are 2nd in Ligue 1
Remember PSG also struggled in their last match if not for the penalty they would have played a draw.
Am not saying messi wouldn’t have made a difference. Mbappe was through and could have scored until the player fouled him.
Messi and Neymar being in the team doesn’t mean they will win every match.
@rubilu I downvoted your comment by mistake. I will correct it soon!
Oh no problem buddy. Mistakes happen
Messi has become very important in PSG attack and now it seems the are dependent on him, but PSG defence is trash and if the coach does not find a solution quickly how will they cope against Bayern Munich next month in round 16 of the UCL.
Not only messi, Neymar is also very effective player for PSG. Hope PSG can turn around soon.
I didn't watch the game and I don't know how PSG played...
I only know that in the ticket I had x2 + Over 1.5
I only lost the game to PSG loooool!