Press review: Lens v PSG, goalkeepers, Marquinhos and Godts | OneFootball

This Sunday, August 16, the French press (from a sporting perspective) focused, as far as Paris Saint-Germain is concerned, on the Trophée des Champions tonight against Lens (kick-off at 8:45 p.m., broadcast on Ligue1+), the end of the Zion Suzuki case (the 23-year-old goalkeeper), which seems to leave Matvey Safonov (the 27-year-old goalkeeper) as the starting keeper, Marquinhos’ place (the 32-year-old center-back and captain), and the arrival of Mika Godts (the 21-year-old forward).

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PSG are playing for a second trophy in their second match of the 2026-2027 season and could get off to a strong start after winning the first. Lens are a serious opponent, though, and will want to make a big statement. With attacking ideas on both sides, we can hope for a great match. Even if, obviously, no one is at 100% yet.

Marquinhos could still confirm his very good performance against Aston Villa on Wednesday, while remaining an excellent defender despite the recurring idea that it is more or less the end for him. Of course, Paris will continue to make him compete for his place. Like every player. But it will be difficult to take away his starting spot on Champions League nights.

The same goes for Safonov, even if Lucas Chevalier (24) is expected to fight for it. At least they have seen that Suzuki will not be coming to make their task even harder. That is because of agents who were too greedy. Too bad, but PSG avoid that kind of problem and only bring in players who are fully committed, with an entourage pushing in the same direction.

That was probably the case for Ferran Torres (the 26-year-old forward) and Godts, two signings announced during the day on Saturday who will not play this Sunday. But they are strong assets for what comes next.

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