Category: Player Analysis
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Analysis: Why Hernandez’s versatility is vital to PSG
PSG acquired the services of former Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez in the summer. He played for Atletico Madrid before joining the German giants in 2019. His World Cup triumph with France in 2018 was one of the bigger reasons behind his recognition in world football. He won the Bundesliga four times with Bayern Munich…
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Stolen from a rival: PSG’s new future French prospect
PSG were active towards the end of the summer transfer window. They brought in a few players to strengthen their attack. Bradley Barcola also became a new addition to the team after completing a move from rival Lyon. This move came as a surprise to many, and the 21-year-old made his debut for PSG against…
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Under the microscope: Could Marco Verratti guide PSG to a deep run in the UCL?
Paris Saint Germain had a disappointing campaign in Europe last season as they were dumped out of the Round of 16 by eventual winners, Real Madrid. Despite leading the tie 2-0 on aggregate in the second leg, they somehow conceded thrice in the last half hour and got eliminated. While Kylian Mbappe was the star…
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Transfer Talk: Callum Hudson-Odoi – Should PSG attempt to buy the Chelsea star?
After the appointment of Luis Campos as the Football Advisor, who replaced Leonardo, there has been a change in the transfer policy of Paris Saint Germain. They have opted to sign younger players with a high potential in the forms of Vitinha from FC Porto, Hugo Ekitiké from Stade de Reims and most recently, Nordi…
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Transfer Talk: Nordi Mukiele – The RB Leipzig right-back set to sign for PSG
This season, Paris Saint-Germain’s transfer strategy has changed significantly as a result of the hiring of Luis Campos as their new Sporting Director. They opted to recruit young players with potential in the form of Vitinha from FC Porto and, more recently, Hugo Ekitike from Stade de Reims, beating Newcastle United for his signature. Another…
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Transfer Talk: Dodo – Could the Brazilian serve as Achraf Hakimi’s deputy at PSG?
Paris Saint Germain have solved a right-back problem that has plagued them for several seasons last summer after the acquisition of Achraf Hakimi from Inter Milan proved to be successful. At the left-back position as well, Nuno Mendes’ arrival from Sporting CP seems to have solved the issue. While Juan Bernat can deputise at left-back,…
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Under the microscope: Should PSG keep hold of Presnel Kimpembe or sell him?
Having hired a new Sporting Director in the form of Luis Campos, there has been a noticeable change in the transfer policy of Paris Saint Germain this season. They have opted to sign youngsters with potential in the form of Vitinha from FC Porto and more recently, Hugo Ekitike from Stade de Reims. Les Parisiens…
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Under the microscope: Why PSG want to sell Ander Herrera this summer
When Ander Herrera joined Paris Saint Germain on a free transfer from Manchester United in the summer of 2019, it was expected that he would provide competition, if not break into the starting XI. However, after three years at the Parc des Princes, his place in the team looks uncertain, and he has recently been…
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Under the microscope: Can Pablo Sarabia fill in Ángel Di María’s shoes at PSG?
Paris Saint Germain have a phenomenal front three of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr. Last season, it may have taken a few months longer than expected for the superstar trio to click on the pitch, but by that point, Les Parisiens were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 by…
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Under the microscope: Achraf Hakimi’s first season at PSG
When Paris Saint Germain signed Achraf Hakimi from Inter Milan in the summer of 2021, there were huge expectations on the youngster to fill what was previously a weak spot for the French club. For years, Les Parisiens struggled in the full-back areas. It is now safe to say that it has been spectacularly solved…