Daily Digest: Chelsea v PSG and is Marquinhos set to be replaced soon? | OneFootball

This Sunday, March 15, the French press (from a sports perspective) focused on Paris Saint-Germain regarding a possible demotion of Marquinhos (31-year-old central defender and captain), as well as the upcoming second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Chelsea on Tuesday, following last Wednesday’s 5-2 victory in the first leg.

Le Parisien –

No articles about PSG.

L’Equipe –

Marquinhos is indeed very regularly criticized and called into question. This is largely due to the media, who have portrayed him as a player who is afraid of big occasions and a source of problems. One might have thought that last season would give him a bit of a break, but that hasn’t been the case. Every slightly negative incident is exaggerated, and the positive is set aside.

Against Chelsea, there are criticisms about a goal where he didn’t make a major blunder and for which he is far from the only one responsible. But he is always the most exposed. That doesn’t stop him from performing at a high level, both with PSG and Brazil.

Ilya Zabarnyi (23 years old) is naturally getting playing time, as he truly has qualities. However, the media and some supporters have strongly and repeatedly criticized him since his arrival last summer. Now, after three strong performances in Ligue 1, L’Equipe is reviving the idea of competition. It’s premature, even if competition is always present. Marquinhos remains a benchmark, with a need for rest. Especially this season, as Zabarnyi is fresher since he wasn’t here last year.

As for Tuesday’s match, Parisian supporters will, unsurprisingly, be present in large numbers and ready to push the team from start to finish. PSG is clearly the favorite to qualify after the 5-2 win, but nothing is guaranteed. We know that football can change quickly.

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