Lille v PSG: Nuno Mendes opens up on the draw, the break and his role

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·6 Oktober 2025

Lille v PSG: Nuno Mendes opens up on the draw, the break and his role

Nuno Mendes, the 23-year-old left-back for Paris Saint-Germain, stopped in the mixed zone after the 1-1 draw against Lille (video highlights Lille/PSG) this Sunday at the Stade Pierre Mauroy as part of the 7th matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026. The Portuguese player discussed the result, the upcoming international break which should benefit the squad, as well as his move into attack.

Nuno Mendes: “We were better today, but that’s football.”

What’s your feeling about this result? “It’s two points lost tonight. We were better today, but that’s football. LOSC only came in front of our goal two or three times and managed to score. We couldn’t score again to get back in front. A tight ranking? We’re focusing on ourselves, not on others. Today we lost two points and we’ll have to do better in the next match.

Nuno Mendes: “We have a lot of injured players and it’s going to be better for them.”

Can the international break be beneficial? We’re good here, we train and get along well. We have a lot of injured players and it’s going to be better for them, they’ll have time to come back on the pitch. We’re heading into the break and we’ll try to play two good matches. A word about the free kick? It’s something we always work on at Campus Poissy. Today, I managed to score and we have to keep going.

Nuno Mendes: “I think I was good.”

Coming on in attack rather than defense? I felt good. The coach often puts me in this position (as a winger, editor’s note) and today, I think I was good. The team was good too and that’s the most important thing.”, comments relayed by 90min.

There is naturally some disappointment; PSG is ambitious and always aims for victory. We appreciate this mentality, with the desire to always do their best and pick up points. Even though the squad was affected by numerous injuries, Nuno Mendes doesn’t want to use that as an excuse. Especially after leading 0-1 until just a few minutes before the end. There is a logical sense of frustration.

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However, the break could benefit the squad with several players expected to return from injury. This can only strengthen the group. Hopefully, there won’t be any new setbacks. We’re counting on the national team coaches to manage somewhat uncertain players carefully.

PSG has options; coach Luis Enrique has worked a lot on versatility within his squad. We’re seeing Nuno Mendes come on in attack, and it’s not the first time. He also seems to be gaining confidence in this position, which is quite different from that of a full-back.

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