PSG Press Review: Toulouse, turnover, transfer window…
Seen and read about PSG in the French press this Wednesday, August 31, 2022. The match against Toulouse, the players who will benefit from the turnover, the probable eleven and the point on the transfer window in the direction of arrivals and departures.
In today’s edition, The Parisian mentions the turnover that will be made Christophe Galtier at the next meetings of the PSG. Indeed, with the marathon of matches coming up, some players will have more playing time in the days to come, especially with the two trips of the week to Toulouse this Wednesday and Nantes Saturday. Little used this season except for a few late game appearances, John Bernat will find more playing time. Lining of Nuno Mendesthe left side has never managed to regain his level before his knee injury contracted in September 2020. But his technical quality and his mastery of the three-man defense allow the 29-year-old Spaniard to quickly find his bearings, and this from the match against Toulouse where he should be. Recruited this summer Nordi Mukiele Should also start this meeting against the TFC. His versatility as a right piston or axial defender can allow him to start the next two days. Arrived quite early in the pre-season, the French international had time to understand his new environment and “The technical staff appreciate the quality of their work so far. »
Another player who will benefit from this reversal, Danilo Pereira. Author of a good entry opposite AS Monaco (1-1), the Portuguese international should be used as a central defender against Toulouse in order to blow Sergio Ramos. His versatility and unique profile are appreciated by the Rouge & Bleu staff. ” Galtier also boasts privately of the excellent state of mind of the Portuguese international, who does not pose any problem in the group despite a confirmed role as an understudy »to assure LP. Another player appreciated for his state of mind, Pablo Sarabia. Absent face at Toulouse due to a shock to the left leg, the Spaniard could return for the trip to Nantes. This season, Pablo Sarabia will occupy the role of understudy of the offensive trio, Mbappé-Neymar-Messi. Finally, Hugo Ekitike will also take advantage of the sequence of matches to accumulate more playing time.
This move to Toulouse marks the beginning of a very sustained rhythm until the World Cup 2022 in November-December. And thanks to his good preparation, the PSG has the necessary arguments to best deal with this marathon of matches. At the stage of the teams involved in the European Cup, the capital club will play 6 matches in 19 days until the international break in September. Indeed, the Rouge & Bleu will have a string of matches against Toulouse (August 31), Nantes (September 3), the Juventus Torino (6), Brest (10), the Maccabi Haifa (14) and finally Lyons (18). “19 days, 6 matches, 540 minutes of play, 9,100 km covered, enough to dull the bodies. » The next few weeks should show the importance and effectiveness of summer preparation. And the group of Christophe Galtier will expand in the days to come with the arrival of Fabien Ruiz while other reinforcements “are expected and should allow us to approach this first half of the season with greater serenity. » Especially since between the end of the first international truce and the start of the world Cupthe capital club will return to a frantic pace with 11 games between October 2 and November 13.
- PSG probable XI (The Parisian) : Donnarumma – Danilo, Marquinhos (c), Diallo – Mukiele, Verratti, Vitinha, Bernat – Messi – Neymar, Mbappé
Finally, the Ile-de-France daily returns to the eventful day of Tuesday in the transfer window of PSG. Indeed, the club of the capital formalized the arrival of Fabien Ruiz late at night. The former Neapolitan will be the last stone in the midfield construction site after the arrivals of Vitinha and Renato Sanches in this sector. The Spaniard should be imitated by his compatriot, Carlos Soler. While he had one year left of his contract Valencethe 25-year-old attacking midfielder will be considered “like the offensive recruit sought by the Parisian management. » Thereby, Christophe Galtier has almost a full squad but “the latest research focuses on the position of central defender, preferably right-handed, in order to supplement the aging Sergio Ramos”reminder LP. The track leading to Milan Skriniar is still active, but negotiations with Inter Milan are very difficult, as confirmed by the Parisian coach at a press conference. For his part, the Slovak remains awaiting an agreement between the two clubs. “This file should be concluded or put away at the very end of the transfer window. »
In the direction of departures, Leandro Paredes will soon be leaving PSG. In effect, Christophe Galtier announced an agreement in principle between the player and the Juventus Torino. The Argentinian will be absent from the trip to Toulouse to facilitate his departure for Piedmont. An agreement still remains to be found with the Rouge & Bleu, who hope to receive 15M€ in this operation (loan with obligation to buy). Regarding the other probable departures, Idrissa Gueye takes the direction ofEverton while Layvin Kurzawa has found a base at Fulham. “There then remain in Paris a few thorny files: those of Julien Draxler, Rafina and Mauro Icardi. »
On his side, The Team also evokes this match against TFC this Wednesday evening (9 p.m. on Canal Plus foot) and the staff rotation that will be put in place Christophe Galtier. And some players will have a card to play. Immediately after the match against AS Monaco (1-1) last Sunday, the Parisian coach focused the two training sessions on recovery and work in front of goal. Thus, he could not set up his eleven for this meeting against the FC Toulouse. In addition to the return from suspension of Vitinhaother players could find playing time at the Stadium, like John Bernat. If he does not have the same volume of play as his teammate Nuno Mendes, the left side can take advantage of his experience to bring his qualities. Furthermore, Christophe Galtier can always count on the reliability of Danilo Pereira. Indeed, the 2016 European champion showed his tactical rigor against AS Monaco, a significant quality for maintaining team balance. He can also help out brilliantly in central defense.
Another versatile player, Nordi Mukiele. The only player to have entered every game, the Frenchman has already played in a system with three defenders in RB Leipzig and “Having particularly precise tactical benchmarks. » His adaptation is considered good by the staff and he even surprised his teammates. In effect, ” With Ramos and Navas, he is one of those who leave the training center the latest. » Finally, Hugo Ekitike will be the other player who will benefit from the sequence of matches. The striker left a good overall impression during the training sessions. “The U-23 international has been chomping at the bit for several days and is sometimes surprised, in private, not to have more playing time”report THE.
- PSG probable XI (The Team) : Donnarumma – Mukiele, Danilo, Ramos (c) – Hakimi, Vitinha, Sanches, Bernat – Messi, Mbappé, Neymar
The sports daily also focuses on the acceleration of the PSG in its transfer window, both in terms of departures and arrivals. Indeed, the club of the capital formalized its fifth recruit with Fabien Ruiz and soon his sixth in the person of Carlos Soler. “At this rate, the last day of the Paris transfer window could be quite calm”even though Christophe Galtier announced that negotiations were not completed with Milan Skriniar (Inter Milano). Corn, “Paris is already thinking about defensive solutions for January. » Re Fabien Ruizhe initialed a five-year contract, i.e. until 2027and a cost 25M€, if bonuses are enabled. It remains to know the physical condition of the player who has been excluded from the Neapolitan group in recent weeks. To pay Carlos Solerthe PSG reached an agreement with Valence around an indemnity of €22M compound bonus (€17m+€5m). Like his compatriot, he will sign a five-year contract. If he also had the possibility of extending with the club of Valence and become the highest paid player in the squad, “the prospect of evolving PSG took it away. »
In the direction of departures, Leandro Paredes will soon be a player of the Juventus Torino. The Argentinian will not be present at Toulouse this Wednesday and he has already reached an agreement with the Old lady. On his side, Layvin Kurzawa I should find out premier league. Indeed, a total agreement was found this Tuesday evening between the PSGthe player and Fulham. The coach of Cottages, Marco Silva, had made the French side his priority for a month. Re, Idrissa Gueye, “It is expected to Everton this Wednesday to sign a two-year contract there, with an optional year. » the PSG Should receive ten million euros in this operation. always according to The Team, Antero Henrique continue to complete negotiations to send Mauro Icardi a Galatasaray. To pay Julien Draxler and Rafina, the club is still working for their departure. The case of Clelor Navas remains more complex. If he agreed to join the Naplesdiscussions between the two clubs “have slowed down until they seem to die out. »
Finally, the case Abdou Diallo also remains complex to manage. While the PSG wishes to transfer him, the player says he is ready to play against the TFC this Wednesday, in the absence of Presnel Kimpembe, shot in the calf. To date, the capital club has not received an offer for its Senegalese international. ” Fr Germany, clubs competing for a European Cup have inquired, without going much further. » But a landing point could be found in England. “Two or three clubs (not Everton) inquired about the competence of the operation”report The Team. Concerning the young members of the workforce, discussions have resumed between the PSG and Sunderland for a loan with purchase option for Edouard Michut. The Championship club made financial efforts for the 19-year-old midfielder, however the buyout clause by the Parisian club could not be integrated because it is prohibited in English D2. Re Djeidi Gassamathe desired solution is an extension and a loan to Eupen, Schalke 04 we Almeria. On his side, Sekou Yansane “have a big offer at the Qatar. »