PSG review: Defence woes, Mendes returns, Neves shines in air | OneFootball

This Friday, November 21, the French press (on the sports side) focused on Paris Saint-Germain's defense, which lacks certainty, the return of Nuno Mendes (23-year-old left-back) to team training, and João Neves' (21-year-old midfielder) particular talent in heading.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

The Parisian defense has shown some weaknesses at times, but there is nothing dramatic or worrying. New recruits, Lucas Chevalier (24-year-old goalkeeper) and Ilya Zabarnyi (23-year-old defender), need to be integrated into a team that is far from being at its physical best. The former also has a somewhat complicated adaptation with a "little something" missing to make the decisive saves we saw in Lille.

Not to mention the physical issues, which are not illogical either at the start of the season without real physical preparation. At least, the team could regain strength soon. Nuno Mendes is back in training after his left knee sprain, and a quick return is hoped for. Ousmane Dembélé (28-year-old forward) could follow soon. A bit more waiting is needed for Désiré Doué (20-year-old midfielder/forward) and Achraf Hakimi (27-year-old right-back).

Among other recent good news, there is Neves' full recovery after several weeks of injury. The Portuguese impresses in play, decisive actions, and always his aerial game. Armed with a great sense of timing, perhaps not always closely watched because he is "small," the Parisian midfielder shows a certain precision. When they say size isn't everything, it's for a reason.

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