French Press Criticizes PSG Players Following Monaco Defeat

Paris Saint-Germain struggled again in Ligue 1, suffering a 2-1 defeat to Monaco on Friday. The French media gave the team poor player ratings, reflecting disappointment over yet another underwhelming performance.

Low Player Ratings from L'Equipe

The marks assigned by L'Equipe reveal how the press viewed the players’ performances. Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov received a very low score, alongside defenders Pacho and midfielders Vitinha and Joao Neves. Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Warren Zaire-Emery, Fabian Ruiz, and Desire Doue were not rated much higher.

The only players who earned some praise were Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Magnes Akliouche, with scores slightly above the rest of the squad. Most starters from this match were part of last season’s roster, so better cohesion was expected at this stage.

• Safonov: 3
• Hakimi: 5
• Marquinhos: 5
• Pacho: 4
• Zaïre-Emery: 5
• Vitinha: 4
• J.Neves: 4
• F.Ruiz: 5
• Akliouche: 6
• D.Doué: 5
• Kvaratskhelia: 6

Early Season Challenges Persist

PSG has been slow to find form this season, but fans are not panicking despite the lack of wins so far. The main struggle appears to be overcoming complacency, which has been evident during these initial matches.

Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov has been especially scrutinized, having conceded six goals from nine shots on target, raising concerns about his current form.

Off-Field News

Summer signing Lucas Digne is reportedly attracting interest from Chelsea, sparking speculation about potential transfers. This off-field development adds to the uncertainty surrounding the squad's future.