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Footballers of Paris Germain also succeeded in their second match in the new season of the highest French competition.
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PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino gave the match free to all the trustees who played the finals of the Continental Championships in the summer. Brazilian Marquinhos, Argentines Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes, Italian Marco Verratti were also introduced, and Neymar, whose club extended his holiday, was also missing.
Before the duel, the fans were introduced to the club’s latest reinforcements, Achraf Hakimi, Georginio Wijnaldum, Gianluigi Donnarumma and also the most anticipated star Lionel Messi. He welcomed the crowded stadium with a transparent Welcome messi (Welcome Messi).
“I feel happy and excited to be here. I am very much looking forward to the new stage and I hope that we will enjoy this season and it will be a great year, “ Messi addressed the fan.
The Parisians of Strasbourg scored three goals in less than thirty minutes on Saturday, and after a half-time lead of 3-0, it looked like they were going for a comfortable victory.
After the break, however, the guests took a breath and tormented the locals. The favorite won 4: 2, although Neymar entered without Lionel Messi.
For Strasbourg, Kevin Gamiero first reduced, Ludovic Ajorque adjusted to 2: 3. The guests then tried to equalize, but the second yellow card for Alexander Djiku made the line over the budget. The Parisians immediately used the “power play” and scored the fourth goal, after a quick action Pablo Sarabia prevailed.
Strasbourg coach Julien Stephan was dissatisfied with the aribtra’s performance after the match: “I did not understand several verdicts. Mauro Icardi was offside in the first goal and the goal should not have been paid. The first goal will always affect the match. The referees are in a hurry at this point.”
After the match, Gameiro, the shooter of the initial intervention of the guests, also commented: “Even our president Marc Keller told us the player was offside. It’s weird that VAR didn’t see it.”
Zľava Achraf Hakimi, Georginio Wijnaldum, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi
Zdroj: SITA / AP
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Icardi, Kylian Mbappe, Julian Draxler and Sarabia gradually advanced for PSG. “I’m very happy. We had a good first half, we slowed down in the second. But overall we played well,” Pochettino told the portal leparisien.fr.
Some newcomers also gained confidence in the PSG line-up, Pochettino praised their performances: “I’m happy with all the players. This is just the beginning of the season, everyone will improve. The important thing is that we won. We showed a lot of good things. We did well in holding the ball and moving. Ligue 1 is a tough competition.”
Before the opening whistle, Mbappe earned a squeak and a roar from his own fans. Some PSG fans have told him what they think of his reluctance to sign a new contract with the club.
Mbappe’s current contract with the Parisians is valid only until June 30, 2022, and there is speculation about his possible departure to Real Madrid, Spain.
“Kylian focuses on his tasks and does it well. I’m happy with his performance. He has to go on like this,” dodal Pochettino.
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