Press round-up: PSG v Rennes, Kvaratskhelia and the World Cup | OneFootball

This Saturday, December 6, the French press (on the sporting side) focused on Paris Saint-Germain as they host Rennes at the Parc des Princes at 9:05 p.m. (broadcast on Ligue1+) as part of the 15th matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026. This is a match against an in-form team that PSG must win to bounce back immediately after the defeat against Monaco. There is also a mention of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s (24-year-old forward) poor form and the draw for the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Le Parisien –

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It’s not dramatic to be 2nd at this point in the season; there are still many matches left and the title is only won at the end. However, every point counts and PSG cannot be satisfied with second place. They need to react, especially after such a lackluster setback against Monaco.

There is time to breathe and prepare, which could do a world of good. Especially since the Champions League returns this Wednesday with a trip to Bilbao, kicking off four consecutive away games until the break (at Metz, in Qatar for the Intercontinental Cup, and in Nantes to face Vendée Fontenay in the Coupe de France).

The most important match is always the one being played today, but management must also consider the upcoming fixtures, as well as injuries and returns. For the first time this season, we’ll see either Matvey Safonov or Renato Marin in goal. It’s a great opportunity, with a team expected to be highly competitive.

As for Kvaratskhelia, he is indeed going through a “slump.” Like other players. This is not unusual in the absence of proper physical preparation. The string of absences, combined with the absence of other key attacking players, doesn’t help either.

As for the World Cup, it has become a bit more concrete with this draw. Some exciting matchups are already on the horizon. It will be a great football moment, but first, there is a season to experience and succeed in.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.