Paris SG Team News Page 215 - Soccer

'He's still the best in the world' - Eto'o picks PSG star Messi as favourite for Ballon d'Or ' Goal.com African legend Samuel Eto’o said he is backing Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi to win the 2021 Ballon d’Or.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM

PSG vs. LOSC Lille live score, updates, highlights from Ligue 1 Matchday 12 PSG can virtually end all of hope for Lille retaining its Ligue 1 title with a victory at the Parc des Princes. But the Parisian side will h...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Angel Di Maria - Scores, comes off injured against Lille Di Maria scored the winning goal in Friday's 2-1 victory against Lille, but he was subbed out in the 93rd minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took six shots (four on targ...

Impact Di Maria won Friday's game for his side with an 88th minute strike -- his second Ligue 1 goal of the season -- but he walked off the pitch injured just a few minutes later. It is unclear whether he will be forced to miss additional game time, but PSG's next game is Wednesday against Leipzig in the Champions League.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi - Exits early versus Lille Messi was replaced at halftime of Friday's match versus Lille with a possible injury.

Impact Messi came into the game after dealing with a minor muscle issue and there's a chance he's aggravated it. There is nothing official yet for an injury though coming from PSG and he wasn't visibly in pain and the playmaker may have just being lacking fitness after missing training Thursday. In either case though his status for next week's UCL clash with RB Leipzig should be monitored just in case.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi - In starting XI Messi (leg) will feature in the starting XI against Lille on Friday.

Impact Messi has racked up three goals on 15 shots (six on target), eight crosses (one accurate) and six corners in his previous four contests. With the world-class forward back on the pitch, he'll provide elite-level fantasy value.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Struggling champ Lille at leader PSG

Defending champion Lille hopes to get back in the race for European spots when it visits league leader Paris Saint-Germain

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Lionel Messi - Misses training Thursday, probable Friday Messi is dealing with a slight muscular problem and missed training Thursday, according to coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Impact Messi was still training individually and has missed the team practice out of precaution which likely means he should be fine Friday and will be expected to still take his spot, especially given Parisians are already missing Kylian Mbappe for this one. Messi is trying to find his feet in France and with three scores already in last four starts he may be very close to finding the typical consistency in his form.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe - Ruled out for Lille clash Mbappe (illness) is still undergoing treatment for his ENT infection and will resume training at the start of next week, according to PSG's medical report.

Impact This is a massive blow for Parisians, who after the scoreless draw of Le Classique are now facing another tough opponent - the champions Lille. Mauro Icardi will likely step in and lead the line in place of absent Mbappe.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappe out of PSG clash with Lille and Messi doubftul as Ramos nears return to training ' Goal.com Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of PSG's clash with Lille due to an ear infection while Lionel Messi is doubtful with a knock, as summer si...

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Lille heads to Paris to face PSG in French league

Defending champion Lille is trying just to stay in the top half of the standings instead of challenging at the top of the French league

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Barcelona fires coach Koeman after poor start to season

Barcelona has fired coach Ronald Koeman after the team’s 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Payet snatches equalizer for Marseille in 1-1 draw with Nice

Dimitri Payet has scored his sixth goal this season to secure a 1-1 draw for Marseille against Nice in their rescheduled French league game

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Gnabry claims Dembele is 'much better than Mbappe' as TV documentary debate 'p*sses off' Kimmich ' Goal.com Serge Gnabry has claimed that Ousmane Dembele is "much better" than Kylian Mbappe while debating the Paris Saint-Germain forward with his Ba...

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Sergio Ramos - Return to team training soon Ramos (calf) is healing well and could return to team training within the week, according to PSG's medical report.

Impact Ramos is still dealing with a calf issue he picked up in pre-season, but he seems to be healing well and could be back in team training in the next week. He won't be rushed back to full matches any time soon, and there's no guarantee he will even be a starter. The PSG backline should be consistent until Ramos is fully healthy, which could still be weeks away.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe - Dealing with ENT infection Mbappe (illness) is dealing with an ENT infection, he will be questionable Friday, against Lille.

Impact Mbappe ENT infection is obviously a surprise, though unless it is serious we'd expect him to suit up Friday. The forward would be replaced by Mauro Icardi if he can't play, but Mbappe isn't expected to miss any time.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Verratti - Month out expected Verratti (hip) is expected to be out for around a month, according to PSG's medical report.

Impact Verratti is expected to be out for around a month with a deep Hip flexor issue. The midfielder will likely be replaced by Ander Herrera in midfield, with neither having particularly great fantasy value.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe - Takes three shots in Le Classique Mbappe had three shots (one on target), two chances created and three dribbles in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Marseille.

Impact Mbappe clearly was off his best days in this one as Parisians faced a tough defensive match up. The starlet though has been in a great form overall lately with two goals on 11 shots and one assist on six chances created and 12 crosses over his past three outings alone.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi - Takes four shots versus Marseille Messi had four shots (two on target), two dribbles and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Marseille.

Impact Messi turned in another underwhelming in terms of performance outing only this time he couldn't even find the back of the net despite taking another great number of shots. With three goals on 15 shots over his past four outings though it seems like he's slowly finding his feet in Paris again.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neymar - Creates three chances in Le Classique Neymar had two shots (one on target), three chances created, three crosses (one accurate), two corners and four dispossessions in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Marseille.

Impact Neymar had some decent individual numbers here but couldn't star just as no one from the Parisians squad really could against a defensive machine which Marseille have turned into lately. His 83 minutes on the pitch after missing back to back matches with an injury though are a massive boost and he'll try to do better Friday versus leaky Lille.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Di Maria - Creates two chances in draw Di Maria had two chances created, three crosses (one accurate) and four dispossessions in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Marseille.

Impact Di Maria started again despite the presence of all other star names in the XI. The winger has now clearly lost most of his set pieces which surely reduces his numbers and upside significantly but the fact that he's still having a regular role even after the arrival of Lionel Messi should be a silver lining for his fantasy owners.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Presnel Kimpembe - Holds clean sheet in Le Classique Kimpembe had a clean sheet, one shot (off target), two clearances and team-high 62 passes completed in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Marseille.

Impact Kimpembe and the Parisians' back line held first clean sheet in last four matches but they have three in last six. The center-back took his first shot in some time but only second on the season and hasn't been the most productive player outisde of the occasional clean sheets.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marquinhos - Wins three aerials in scoreless draw Marquinhos had a clean sheet, three aerials won, six clearances and a yellow card in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Marseille.

Impact Marquinhos and the Parisians' back line held first clean sheet in last four matches but they have three in last six. The center-back though remains barely used offensively with all the big names up front and has clearly reduced his upside with no goals or assists yet this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keylor Navas - Holds clean sheet in Le Classique Navas made one save en route to a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Marseille.

Impact Navas wasn't really troubled much and had a surprisingly easy clean sheet in a huge derby. The keeper has now racked up seven saves and two clean sheets with just two goals allowed over his past three starts but will likely sit on the bench after back to back starts and with healthy Gigi Donnarumma.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Idrissa Gueye - Plays off bench versus Marseille Gueye played 45 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Marseille.

Impact Despite a solid 45-minute shift Gueye turned in almost nothing in terms of stats and has been in a bit of a decline in fantasy of late. He started the season on fire though scoring four times in six matches so don't give up hope on him. He should get the start Friday versus Lille.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mauro Icardi - Goes unused in return Icardi (personal) was an unused sub in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Marseille.

Impact As expected, Icardi only found the bench in his return with a full offensive force available for Parisians. That would likely remain his role for the most part moving forward after just two starts in last 11 outings across all competitiions.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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