Ligue 1 2021-2022

[gary69]

Kurzawa isn't the player he was a few years ago though.
Bernat has been excellent the last seasons.
ADM provides little except glory moments. He'll play.

I disagree about Bernat being excellent. About every time when he has played and PSG has had chaotic scenes in defence, he has been a major culprit. And his offensive contributions are nowhere near what Kurzawa offered a few years ago. While Kurzawa might not reach that level ever again, he is no worse in any aspect than Bernat. I'll give the edge for Kurzawa, but of course PSG would be much better off if one of them is sold and the other remains as a back up.

 

[Evilo]

Totally disagree.

 

[Evilo]

A coaching change, and a whole different story.
Cherki is starting for Lyon today.

 

[gary69]

Brest takes the lead just before half-time.

 

[Evilo]

Lyon is not creating anything.
Brest changed coach and the team went from playing nice passing football to bussing the box and try for counters or set plays.

 

[gary69]

Lyon's subs working as Slimani pulls them level.

Considering the clubs he has managed, Der Zakarian has a good record, though. Winning more games than losing generally. I didn't see most of their games, but Montpellier played okay football lead by Laborde and Delort.

 

[Evilo]

Yes last year Montpellier played much better direct football. But he has a history of defending first.

 

[Evilo]

Brest should have folded this game a long time ago.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Not sure I can do anything, but that front 3 is orgasmic.
I think it's fair to say Mbappe can reach Suarez' level or above (if he isn't there already), so it'll be MSN+.
MMN.

Best attack ever?
Even if Messi drops just a small bit, Neymar is on his peak and Mbappe is better than Suarez in my opinion

 

[gary69]

Lopes has made several good saves.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Best attack ever?
Even if Messi drops just a small bit, Neymar is on his peak and Mbappe is better than Suarez in my opinion

On paper it should be close but with msn they had sooo much chemistry. Suarez did a lot of the grunt work. I wouldn’t be so sure either way

 

[Evilo]

Yes chemistry will be the most important thing. On paper is different.

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

On paper it should be close but with msn they had sooo much chemistry. Suarez did a lot of the grunt work. I wouldn’t be so sure either way

Also interesting to see the potential chemistry between Messi and Hakimi. What made MSN even more of a spectacle to watch was Dani Alves, and Hakimi is a huge talent as well.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Also interesting to see the potential chemistry between Messi and Hakimi. What made MSN even more of a spectacle to watch was Dani Alves, and Hakimi is a huge talent as well.

Good point. After alves he switched to Alba and those long diagonal balls. We’ll see how they set up. There’s plenty of options

 

[les Habs]

I highly doubt chemistry will be an issue.

 

[gary69]

Kimbembe robbed the ball by Troyes player, but Kehrer prevents it reaching Ripart who was staring at an empty net. From the ensuing corner, Troyes takes the lead from a header.

 

[gary69]

Hakimi purchase already paying dividends, as he impressively scores an equalizer. And just a minute later Mbappe assists Icardi to score from inside the box.

 

[Evilo]

As expected Troyes will be an exciting promoted side.
They're playing real positive football and have looked PSG straight in the eyes.
Fantastic ambition rather than park the bus.

 

[gary69]

I hadn't realized that Hakimi doesn't speak any French, like Moroccans often do. But it's understandable as he was born in Spain.

 

[gary69]

As expected Troyes will be an exciting promoted side.
They're playing real positive football and have looked PSG straight in the eyes.
Fantastic ambition rather than park the bus.

The City loanee Issa Kabore looked promising. Hopefully Larouci gets a chance as well, to finally make his top flight debut at the age of 20.

 

[Evilo]

Troyes will be this year's Lens.

 

[gary69]

Draxler has been wasteful today with his shooting, not doing his chances for a starting spot any good when everyone is available.

 

[gary69]

Navas with a good save at 90 mins as Troyes are making a final push. Oh, and I hadn't realized that Diallo (who has played LB today) is representing Senegal now (since March).

 

[Evilo]

Great performance by Troyes!
PSG fortunate.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

I hadn't realized that Hakimi doesn't speak any French, as they often do. But it's understandable as he was born in Spain.

I thought he was moroccan...