PSG’s Preseason Calendar and Updates Before Ligue 1 Resumption

The PSG calendar until the resumption of Ligue 1

PSG will play four warm-up matches before resuming Ligue 1 on the weekend of August 12-13 against Lorient at the Parc des Princes.

A series that begins today with Al Nassr. Kick-off at 12:20 p.m. in Osaka, Japan.

The Parisians will face Cerezo Osaka on Friday (12:20 p.m.), then Inter on August 1 (12 p.m.). Still in Japan. Luis Enrique’s players will then fly to South Korea where they will challenge Jeonbuk Motors on August 3 (12:20).

The reasons for his arrival, the Champions League, his ambitions … Asensio confided in RMC Sport

Before this friendly match against Al Nassr, Marco Asensio gave an interview to RMC Sport. Less than a month after his arrival at PSG, the Spanish striker, former Real Madrid, tells his adaptation and reveals his ambitions.

>> Marco Asensio’s RMC Sport interview can be found here

Marco Asensio at the microphone of RMC Sport on 07/24/2023 © RMC Sport

Many fans with Mbappé jerseys

Half an hour before kick-off, many supporters are present around the Nagai stadium, which has 50,000 seats. We see many Kylian Mbappé jerseys in the crowd.

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Japanese supporters during PSG-Al Nassr on July 25, 2023 in Osaka © RMC SportJapanese supporters during PSG-Al Nassr on July 25, 2023 © RMC Sport

Parisians warming up

The PSG players have just arrived on the lawn of the Nagai stadium in Osaka to start the warm-up. They are welcomed by a great clamor, even if the stands are not yet full. Those of Al Nassr are following in their footsteps.

Al Nassr remains on two heavy defeats

The preparation of Al Nassr, second in the last Saudi Arabian championship, began with two rather severe defeats. Cristiano Ronaldo’s partners, who strengthened this summer with the recruitment of Seko Fofana and Marcelo Brozovic, were beaten by Celta Vigo (5-0) and Benfica (4-1). This match against PSG is the third of their pre-season.

Cristiano Ronaldo © AFP

PSG refuse to respond to Hidalgo’s latest outing

PSG refuses to respond to comments made by Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, this morning on BFMTV and RMC. The capital club say they have more important things to focus on. But someone close to PSG adds: “It’s funny, the Parisian majority has been asking Anne Hidalgo exactly the same question for almost ten years, since 2014.”

As a reminder, Anne Hidalgo was surprised at the sidelining of Kylian Mbappé, currently in conflict with his management about his future. “I don’t understand what PSG is playing. Kylian Mbappé is the best player in the world. I admit that I don’t understand anything. Kylian is an extraordinary player, he must be kept in Paris. I think it was also his desire to stay as long as possible. The question is what PSG are playing, “said the mayor of Paris.

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First tenure for Skriniar and Ndour

Milan Skriniar will make his debut as a starter with PSG against Al Nassr. The 28-year-old Slovak defender, who arrived free after leaving Inter, entered at half-time against Le Havre last Friday in Poissy (2-0). Cher Ndour is aligned for the first time. The 18-year-old Italian midfielder, who arrived from Benfica, distinguished himself in the second half against HAC by delivering two assists for Hugo Ekitiké and Kylian Mbappé.

The composition of Al Nassr, with Ronaldo, Fofana and Brozovic

Alaqidi – Alghannam, Madu, Konan, Lajami – Fofana, Brozovic, Yahya, Gahreeb – Talisca, Ronaldo (c)

The composition of PSG with Skriniar, Ndour and Lemina

Donnarumma – Hakimi, Hernandez, Srkiniar, Danilo (c) – Vitinha, Soler, Ndour, Zaïre-Emery – Asensio, Lemina

A 50,000 seat stadium in Osaka

The friendly match between PSG and the Saudi club Al Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays in particular, will take place at the Nagai stadium in Osaka, Japan. A 50,000-seat enclosure which regularly hosts athletics competitions and football matches.

The first friendly match without Mbappé

This summer preparation match against Al-Nassr will be PSG’s first without Kylian Mbappé. In conflict with management about his future, the captain of the Blues was not selected to participate in the internship in Japan. He is currently training in Poissy, in the Yvelines, with players invited to find a new challenge. In the first friendly match, the top scorer in the history of PSG scored against Le Havre in the final minutes (2-0).

PSG-Lens: Parisian striker Kylian Mbappé on April 15, 2023 © ICON Sport

A classic program for the Parisians before the match

A classic game day program is scheduled for this Tuesday with a muscle wake up call and video. There was no practice this morning. The match is scheduled for 12:20 p.m. French time (7:20 p.m. local time) against the Saudis of Al Nassr. Monday during training open to the public, Luis Enrique did not set up.

Kang In-Lee and Keylor Navas (muscular discomfort) did not train. Renato Sanches gave him laps in the field.

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Spectacular training, cheering crowd… how is the start of the tour in Japan going?

PSG multiplied operations with supporters on Monday, at the start of the summer tour in Japan. The Parisians were able to measure their popularity with the Japanese public, like Neymar, a real rock star in Asia.

PSG stars pose in Japan, July 24, 2023 © DR PSG

Mbappé all smiles at the training center

Like two days earlier, Kylian Mbappé was seen leaving the Paris training center on Monday. The striker was still all smiles, despite the heavy context that weighs around his future. He signed autographs and granted a photo session to the supporters present, despite the rain?

>> Images of Mbappé at the PSG training center

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In great shape in training, Neymar could soon play again with PSG

PSG trained in front of 2,000 spectators on Monday in Japan. A session during which Neymar was particularly comfortable. Acclaimed by the local public, who chanted his name and appreciated each of his touches of the ball, the Brazilian n°10 was particularly skilful in front of goal. The Seleçao manager, who recently returned to collective training, seems to have recovered from his ankle injury contracted last February. He is now eager to play again and it would be surprising not to see him participate in one of the matches of the Asian tour of the champions of France. Luis Enrique’s players will start by facing the Saudi club Al-Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, this Tuesday in Osaka (12:20 p.m.).

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Neymar training for PSG in July 2023 © AFP

Hello everyone

Welcome to RMC Sport to follow live commentary on the friendly match between PSG and Al-Nassr, which will kick off at 12:20 p.m. at Yanmar Field Nagai in Osaka. As a reminder, Kylian Mbappé has been excluded from the Parisians’ summer tour and will therefore not be present. Last Friday, the striker contributed to his team’s victory (2-0) against Le Havre, at the PSG Campus.

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