PSG lose Barcola as Lille draw exposes early issues
Marquinhos hailed PSG’s mentality after their 2-2 draw at Lille. The captain scored deep in stoppage time from Vitinha’s cross and said the side are ‘far from being at 100%’.
Luis Enrique praised PSG’s fight after they came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Lille, saying his players ‘earned this point’ but must improve after two league draws.
José Mourinho argued the Ballon d’Or should not go to a PSG or Spain player simply for team trophies, instead strongly backing Kylian Mbappé ahead of October’s award.
PSG were among the clubs to make offers for Yan Diomandé, but his agent said the winger chose Real Madrid without hesitation after his breakout season at RB Leipzig.
PSG have agreed to sell Bradley Barcola to Liverpool for up to £123m. The winger, seeking more regular starts, is set to sign a five-year deal after his medical.
PSG are described as the leading suitor for Celta Vigo defender Javi Rodríguez after an initial approach, with Newcastle only making an enquiry for the €40m-rated Spain international.
PSG face Slovan Bratislava, Manchester City, Barcelona, Villarreal, Roma, Aston Villa, Como and Galatasaray in a demanding Champions League league phase as they defend their crown.
PSG fans voted Vitinha man of the match after the 2-2 draw at Lille. He scored, then created Marquinhos’ stoppage-time equaliser to help PSG avoid defeat.
PSG salvaged a 2-2 draw at Lille with two late goals. Key issues were no first league win yet, defensive frailty and Vitinha’s decisive contribution, scoring and crossing for Marquinhos.
