Still disappointing in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the third defeat on the field of Bayern Munich (0-1)PSG this time did not manage to get his head right in Ligue 1. If he is still unbeaten in the competition this season (10 wins, 3 draws), the Parisian director showed great inefficiency and could not beat Nantes (1-1). ), who remained on four hits in a row. The capital club opened the scoring after less than two minutes of play at the Parc des Princes, but eased into form after that. Nantes played its few shots well, and took a point that will do well for its former coach Antoine Kombouaré (16th, 11 points).
Starting for the first time this season, allowing PSG to finally play with a true centre-forward, Gonçalo Ramos stood out from the start. The Portuguese forward stepped up with a fine goal from a cross from Nuno Mendes, to allow Achraf Hakimi to open the scoring, after a minute and fifty seconds, PSG’s fastest goal in L1 since August 2022 (Kylian Mbappé after 8 seconds in Lille). We then thought that PSG had been launched on an exhibition path, but Luis Enrique’s team did not know how to shelter. Lee Kang-In found the post (22nd), Nantes goalkeeper Patrik Carlgren had a hot hand (see below), and some final moves were too quick, like Bradley Barcola’s, uninspired.
Well established in his middle / low block, Nantes tried to close the spaces and take advantage of the smallest opening on the counter, and he was able to equalize on the same his chance of the first period. Announced by Douglas Augusto, Matthis Abline played Willian Pacho with a magnificent sequence, a right hook followed by a left cross strike, unstoppable for Gianluigi Donnarumma (38th). PSG did not accelerate much after the break, monopolizing the ball (nearly 85% of possession) without really attacking the front area, with crosses without looking up and hardly Ramos found his way. The team of Marquinhos, who celebrated his 300th in Ligue 1even still vulnerable to Nantes counter-attacks. A few whistles came down from the stands at the final whistle, and Luis Enrique threw a big kick into the canteen.
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Vitinha completed 158 passes last Saturday, more than the entire Nantes team combined (121). But again, this great possession did not bring much.
Player: Patrik Carlgren appears anonymously
While Alban Lafont was harvesting a 10/10 in The Team one night in February 2022 where he had disappointed PSG at the Parc des Princes, the Nantes goalkeeper had no chance to repeat the action this Saturday. His coach decided to put Antoine Kombouaré on the bench to offer his first start with the Canaries to Swedish goalkeeper Patrik Carlgren, who had never played in a top 5 European Championship. The 32-year-old Swede, who arrived for free from Randers FC (Denmark) at the end of August, lost from the start, after being abandoned by his defense (2nd). But he pulled out all the stops at half-time, he had already made seven saves (last nine), including strike saves in front of Vitinha (10th), Achraf Hakimi (23rd ) and Nuno Mendes (45th + 2). ). He then maintained his consistency, with other bad interventions (49th, 56th). After such a performance, Kombouaré will have to decide between himself and Lafont for the next derby against Rennes, next Sunday.
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## PSG stumbles Again: Are Cracks Showing in the Parisian Project?
**(World-Today-News) -** Paris Saint-Germain’s struggles continued this week, with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Nantes adding to the woes of their Champions League defeat mere days earlier.
We reached out to renowned football analyst **David Olsson**, author of “Tactical Trends in Modern Football,” to discuss PSG’s recent performance and the potential challenges facing the Parisian giants.
**World-Today-News:** PSG seemed to be cruising after a lightning-fast goal by achraf Hakimi, but then they struggled to maintain control. What went wrong for them against Nantes?
**David Olsson:** “PSG’s early goal seemed to lull them into a false sense of security. They became complacent, failing to consistently press Nantes and allowing them back into the game.Nantes,conversely,adopted a well-structured defensive shape and capitalized on PSG’s lack of urgency.”
**world-Today-News:** Gonçalo Ramos made his first start of the season, playing as a central striker. What was your impression of his performance?
**David Olsson:** “Ramos showed glimpses of his potential, scoring a well-taken goal and demonstrating good movement. However, he still needs to find better synergy with his teammates and improve his link-up play. It’s too early to determine if he’s the solution PSG has been seeking.”
**world-Today-News:** PSG remains unbeaten in Ligue 1, but they have dropped points in three of their last four matches.Is this a sign of deeper issues within the team?
**David Olsson:** “Certainly, there are concerns. PSG’s reliance on individual brilliance is becoming increasingly unsustainable. Their attacking play lacks cohesion and creativity, and they are vulnerable defensively against well-organized opponents.”
**World-Today-News:** Do you think Luis Enrique’s tactics are working for this PSG squad?
**david Olsson:** “Enrique’s tactical vision is commendable, but he needs to find a way to implement it more effectively. The players seem to be struggling with his system,and there’s a lack of fluidity and understanding. He needs to address these issues quickly if PSG wants to compete for major honours this season.”
**World-Today-News:** Can PSG turn things around, or are they destined for another disappointing season?
**David Olsson:** “PSG has the talent to win trophies, but they need to address their tactical inconsistencies and find a more balanced approach. The Champions League exit will be a major setback, and it remains to be seen how they will bounce back. If they can find their rhythm and play with more cohesion, they still have a chance to salvage the season. However,time is running out.”
