The parades of Navas, the new goal of Herrera, but above all the mediocre performance of a PSG still running in: find the Tops and Flops of the editorial staff at the end of this meeting between Club Bruges and PSG (1- 1).
Tops
Navas, still impeccable
Chosen as the titular goalkeeper for this match, while the competition from Donnarumma is causing a lot of talk this season, Keylor Navas has again responded in the Champions League. Behind a not very serene defense, the Costa Rican goalkeeper was able to remain unperturbed in his cage by pushing back several dangerous attempts (39e, 48e, 70e). A reassuring presence while some of his partners did not display their usual level.
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Herrera, only satisfaction in the middle
He is undoubtedly making one of his best start to the season. Consistent for a month, Ander Herrera was again decisive with a 4e goal this season. Served by Mbappé, the Spaniard was precise in his recovery from the left. In addition, he was one of the few to survive in this Parisian team by his showdown and his availability in the midfield.
Messi, promises but still waste
Highly anticipated for his first tenure at PSG, Lionel Messi has gained momentum in this match. He first sought his bearings on the right wing and sought to combine with Hakimi. In the first period, he made a good pass for Mbappé in the area (23e), before finding the bar on a coiled shot (29e). Then he took more responsibility after the break by repositioning himself in the axis. More mobile and available, he carried the ball a lot to force the decision but his attempts did not meet with the expected success (70e, 79e). We have seen the great danger it could bring but it still lacks technical affinities with its partners.
Bruges has played its all-out
Announced as the weakest team in the group, Club Brugge has nevertheless shown good dispositions on its lawn. In no way uninhibited, the locals were able to shake up a sufficient PSG and developed several good actions around a very restless Noa Lang in attack and a precise Hans Vanaken and scorer. A team which ended up on the knees and which will have largely deserved this draw.
Flops
Paris will have to find a collective
If the PSG has individualities of great class, it will not be necessary to forget to ensure its balance. And it is far from being won after the performance of this Wednesday evening. Because the Parisians have suffered too much on the lawn of Bruges. Between the numerous losses of ball for sufficiency and the absence of withdrawal which seriously exposed the defense, the men of Pochettino conceded a lot of dangerous situations. A worrying face for this Champions League entry. And to think that Manchester City is coming to the Parc des Princes in two weeks …
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Abandoned environments
With attackers who do not defend, midfielders Wijnaldum and Paredes, in particular, were unable to plug the gaps and appeared to be overtaken by the opposing speed. It is no coincidence that they were taken out during the break. But their replacements Danilo and Draxler were hardly more convincing, proof that the evil is collective good. Difficulties that have put the Kimpembe-Marquinhos hinge in difficulty, shaken up like never before.
Neymar, the shadow of himself
Once again far from sharp, Neymar was once again unrecognizable. No longer really passing opponents in one against one, the Brazilian has constantly stumbled on the defense of Bruges, not finding the solution to find the pass or the gap that hurts. He looked for relays with Messi but we often felt him short on his supports and in his overall form to make more differences. Not to mention gestures of nervousness that are very avoidable at times. Worrisome, like his team.
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