PSG lose to Lens as Barcola exit talks grow
PSG have a light week before Ligue 1 starts, with training from Wednesday, Luis Enrique's press conference on Saturday and Rennes visiting Parc des Princes on Sunday night.
Achraf Hakimi criticised the LFP after PSG's 1-0 loss to Lens, saying a final should be on neutral ground with equal fans, though he insisted PSG still did enough to win.
PSG are advancing in talks for Montpellier prodigy Laciné Megnan-Pavé. The 16-year-old has agreed a 5-year deal, with a fee above €10m and a loan back under discussion.
PSG's ratings after the 1-0 loss to Lens stressed control without cutting edge. Zabarnyi, Pacho and Zaïre-Emery stood out, but Luis Enrique's side lacked efficiency.
PSG begin against Rennes as favourites for a 15th Ligue 1 title after adding Ferran Torres, Akliouche and Godts, though Luis Enrique must manage fierce competition in attack.
PSG lost 1-0 to Lens in the Champions' Trophy as Florian Thauvin scored, despite Lens going down to 10 men. Nuno Mendes was sent off late before Rennes next.
Vitinha said PSG controlled the 1-0 defeat to Lens, calling Thauvin's strike 'a lucky goal' and blaming a lack of efficiency despite chances and the extra man.
PSG are open to selling Bradley Barcola after he refused a contract extension, with Luis Enrique wary of his commitment. Liverpool are interested, but no deal is close.
New signing Mika Godts said he is 'very happy' to join PSG, calling them 'the best club in the world' and promising goals, assists and a team-first mentality.
Luis Enrique said PSG played 'a level above what I expected' despite losing 1-0 to Lens, praising their display, lamenting the goal conceded and refusing to discuss exits.
