PSG/OM – Fournier applauds both teams, Chevalier and Ramos 👏

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·10 Januari 2026

PSG/OM – Fournier applauds both teams, Chevalier and Ramos 👏

Criticized, sometimes dominated, but never resigned. Against OM, Paris Saint-Germain once again proved that their strength does not lie solely in their play. According to Laurent Fournier, a former Parisian, in L’Équipe, Luis Enrique’s men drew on their mentality to turn around difficult moments, carried by united individuals like Bradley Barcola (23), Gonçalo Ramos (24), not to mention the excellent match from Lucas Chevalier (24).

Fournier: “Marseille managed to escape PSG’s pressing quite easily”

“Can OM have regrets? They were enterprising, both in play and in duels, against a more passive PSG… Marseille managed to escape PSG’s pressing quite easily, with well-constructed phases, runs in behind, or long balls to push the block forward. They created good chances, but PSG was solid and could count on Chevalier. Paris was calm against PFC too (2-1, 17th matchday, Sunday), maybe they couldn’t raise the intensity. But still, with these individuals… Barcola’s assist for the 2-2, that’s something!”

Fournier: “The pressure in Paris is not the same”

Did Chevalier take back control? We saw his qualities at Lille. The pressure in Paris is not the same. But when you see all his saves today, if he keeps going like this with his footwork, he’s going to do a lot of good for this team. I like his personality, it’s not easy to bounce back when you’ve been criticized like that. More generally, they managed the penalty shootout really well. It’s the experience of high-level matches, plus the confidence they’ve built up. When you see Nuno Mendes, after his shot, he’s smiling. The others are stressed. It feels like, for them, it’s easy.”

Fournier: “You need an exemplary mentality not to begrudge the role of substitute”

Before that, Paris was saved once again by Gonçalo Ramos… Does he deserve more? You need an exemplary mentality not to begrudge the role of substitute. It’s never easy to come on, especially when your team is struggling. And he puts them back on track. His volley, the first penalty. Hats off to him! You don’t sense a guy frustrated to be on the bench, he’s calm. Maybe this role suits him, maybe he sees it as a kind of recognition.”

This PSG is not always dazzling, but it has become resilient. Against an enterprising Marseille side, Paris accepted to suffer without falling apart. The most telling symbol remains that assist from Bradley Barcola to Gonçalo Ramos: a winger capable of hurting teams on his own, but who chooses the right move to save his team. It’s not spectacular, it’s better: it’s collective. What’s more, these were two substitutes who could have been frustrated with their fate that night.

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In goal, Lucas Chevalier embodied this new mentality. Criticized, scrutinized, sometimes compared, he never shied away from the pressure. His saves, his calm, his footwork reassured the whole team. Even during the penalty shootout, PSG displayed an almost disconcerting serenity, like Nuno Mendes (23), smiling while others doubted. Paris does not always win by dominating. But they win because everyone fights, until the end.

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