The PSG drama: injuries, the toughest opponent to enjoy his dream team

Make-up runs off Paris Saint Germain. Imperfections are noticed. The frown leaves marks on her that she can’t hide. After a historic transfer market, PSG forced themselves to be the center of attention. He put together a dream team to shine and conquer Europe from day one, but at the start of the season he has only walked through the shadow of uncertainty.

The French team will face its third Champions League game on Tuesday (2 pm vs. Leipzig) without five figures: Sergio Ramos, Leandro Walls, Keylor Navas, Neymar and Angel say Maria. The first four due to injury and the last due to suspension. The Spanish central defender has not even played a single minute since he arrived from Real Madrid; while Paredes and Navas returned from commitments with their respective teams with physical problems.

The case of ‘Ney’ is rare and attracts attention. . “Neymar suffers from pain in the adductors since he returned from the national team and will undergo treatment for a few days before his normal return to the squad”explained the French institution through a statement.

“The priority is always the health of the players, in this case Ney. It’s a small thing, let’s hope he joins the group as soon as possible “commented the technician Mauricio Pochettino on the South American winger in the run-up to the clash against the Germans.

Absolute leader of Ligue 1, leader by goal difference in group A of the Champions League, PSG is not in need of points but of a match that clears doubts about the near future. And this Tuesday against Leipzig (last in the area without any points in two games) may be the perfect opportunity for a team with many imperfections on and off the field.

Injuries, the drama in the city of love

The Paris Saint Germain he spent “little” in the last transfer market: 87 million in total (60 for Hakimi, 16 for Danilo Pereira and 7 for the loan from Nuno Mendes); But he put together a team full of stars fishing for Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Giorgino Wijnaldum completely free. However, physical problems have been a constant martyrdom.

Messi arrived on the hour after his sudden departure from Barcelona. Without any preseason, he joined the Parisian team with the league already started and forced his debut against Reims. He played 24 minutes and joined the Argentine national team to contest the triple date of the Qualifiers in September. . He only returned to score his first goal -goal- against Manchester City for the Champions League.

In total, due to a training deficit or injury, Lionel missed six of the eleven games played by the club. And that had an impact on the trident formed with Kylian Mbappé and Neymar. In fact, .

The Frenchman, who wanted to go to Real Madrid in the last transfer book, was also injured although he did not miss a game (he felt in the middle of the September FIFA date). For this reason, he has had to dress up as a hero and drag the team, even in Ligue 1. Last Friday, Kylian gave the victory to PSG with a goal and an assist. He hasn’t scored for the Champions League yet, but it’s a matter of time before he does.

Leo went through the medical area – the dreaded place for footballers – but he was not the only one. When he first arrived he met Sergio Ramos, who still continues to live his own martyrdom. The central received Marco Verratti at the time and is now accompanied by Walls, Navas and Neymar. Undoubtedly, in Paris the drama of injuries overshadow the attempts of a team that seeks to shine at all costs.