The astonishing match of PSG have such a hard time selling”>Verratti, the solidity of a decisive Ramos, but also the still missed performance of Icardi: find the Tops and Flops of the editorial staff at the end of this match between PSG and Reims (4-0) .
Tops
Verratti, so precious
We knew him to be precious for his slaughter in the midfield, his inspirations for his partners. But we knew him less as a scorer. And yet. With a shot from the left that surprised Rajkovic, the Italian scored his 1is goal in Ligue 1 since May 2017. An eternity. Always as interesting when he shifts his partners, “Little Owl” knew how to be decisive and could even have been credited with a second goal on a shot deflected into the back of his net by the unfortunate Faes. As always influential in the Parisian game, he is essential in a midfield devoid of players as creative as him.
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Ramos, a great first at the Park
For his first start at the Parc des Princes, Sergio Ramos has already left his mark. Imperial in the duels, aggressive on the man, the Spanish defender is gaining momentum after a start to the season truncated by injury. He also added a goal to his solid performance, his 1is with Paris. Promising for the future while his agreement with Marquinhos in central defense has not seen any flourishes.
Mbappé, less successful but still decisive
Usually clinical in front of the opposing goal, Kylian Mbappé this time encountered difficulty in deceiving the vigilance of the Reims goalkeeper. Author of 5 strikes, including 2 on target, he did not find the fault but he still had time to be decisive just before his exit thanks to a decisive pass for Danilo, who followed a good acceleration on the left side .
Messi, an energetic entry
Came after 2e Parisian goal after the hour mark, Lionel Messi was expected. For his 1is match in 2022, the Argentinian was voluntary by requesting several technical relays which hit the mark and helped to accelerate the game of his team. No wonder that against a blunt Rémois, PSG rolled out in the wake of the sevenfold Ballon d’Or. He too wants to ramp up three weeks from the 8the first leg against Real.
Flops
Icardi, still disappointing
The matches follow one another and Mauro Icardi is still not convincing at the forefront of the Parisian attack. The Argentinian seems clumsy, borrowed physically. I may be the first in the laundry, but he does not weigh on the opposing defense. Against Reims, he attempted 5 shots and only managed one, being denied a goal at the end of the match for a handling error.
Reims ended up dulling
The first period of Reims had been interesting with a desire to press high and some interesting counterattacks badly concluded by the young Ekitike in particular. But after the break, the Champenois liquefied. No legs at all, they have only suffered the opposing waves and can come out of this match frustrated.
Di Maria, a complicated season
One season too many for Di Maria? We can think so. The Argentinian isn’t as impactful as before. Navigating the full width, he was never able to serve his partners properly and made many bad choices. An unusual face and a logical exit for the benefit of his much sharper compatriot Messi.
