Press review: Nice v PSG, a fine win with some chef’s surprises | OneFootball

This Sunday, March 22, the French press (on the sports aspect) focused on Paris Saint-Germain's 0-4 victory against Nice the day before, as part of the 27th day of Ligue 1. An important win, with a reshuffled team, to protect the top spot in the championship as they head into the international break.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

The Parisians were not "brilliant" (13 shots to 6), but they were efficient and managed this return to the championship well after the Champions League round of 16 against Chelsea. It was far from easy, with players needing management and others needing to regain playing time. But Paris approached this evening well to maintain control and ultimately won rather comfortably.

This included some surprising choices by Luis Enrique. No one saw this left wing composed of Nuno Mendes (23-year-old left-back) and Lucas Hernandez (30-year-old left-back) coming, even though the former has already played a few parts of matches in attack. He is less impactful than when he starts from defense, but he remains an interesting weapon. As seen in his assist for Désiré Doué. The Portuguese full-back also scored from a penalty, a change of taker during the match while Vitinha was on the side.

Another surprise was the entry of Lucas Beraldo (22-year-old defender) in the midfield in place of Senny Mayulu (19 years old), who left with a calf pain. A way to give him playing time, but also a real "gamble" while Dro Fernandez (18-year-old midfielder) was on the bench. The Brazilian has all the technical qualities for ball circulation, and his entry was positive. We will avoid getting carried away as much as others, as it would need to be confirmed in a potential "reconversion" against different opposition. Like in a match where pressing and retreats would be more intense. But it was an interesting first.

All of this confirms, and unfortunately, it still needs to be said since some forget and doubt quickly, that coach Luis Enrique is working well to prepare his group to remain strong in many situations.

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