Topic: Paris Saint Germain

[Xxavi]

Verratti was poor, his inexperience really shone through this match. He lost possession countless times which allowed Chelsea to break quickly.

Cavani wasn't to blame for the defeat, Blanc is. His tactics were so poor and defensive, they were asking to be beaten.

I don't want to be harsh on the lad, as he clearly has talent. And I stand by my words that I would pick him over Pogba, but he needs either a senior player like Xavi or Pirlo around him or his coach to tell him to cut the shit out. He plays way too risky for that position, it is not where you take risks. He should keep it simple, keep it ticking. Dwells on the ball way too long, and some of his decisions are baffling.

He has been disappointing. May be Blanc should have started Cabaye.

[BigMarcs]

I don't want to be harsh on the lad, as he clearly has talent. And I stand by my words that I would pick him over Pogba, but he needs either a senior player like Xavi or Pirlo around him or his coach to tell him to cut the shit out. He plays way too risky for that position, it is not where you take risks. He should keep it simple, keep it ticking. Dwells on the ball way too long, and some of his decisions are baffling.

He has been disappointing. May be Blanc should have started Cabaye.

He could learn alot off Thiago Motta who is brilliant. So underrated. Plus in the national team he has Pirlo, so I think he'll be alright. He just had two poor games against Chelsea, by all accounts he's been superb in the Ligue 1.

Cabaye himself was pretty invisible when he came on, at least Verratti made himself available constantly despite having a shocker.

[Xxavi]

He could learn alot off Thiago Motta who is brilliant. So underrated. Plus in the national team he has Pirlo, so I think he'll be alright. He just had two poor games against Chelsea, by all accounts he's been superb in the Ligue 1.

Cabaye himself was pretty invisible when he came on, at least Verratti made himself available constantly despite having a shocker.

True, but Cabaye came into a struggling side content to keep defending. You can blame him, perhaps, for not turning the game around, but I don't think he ever had that kind of talent. He is "box-to-box" player, his best assets are shooting, scoring, assisting may be. That ball of his to Cavani was great.

Whilst Verratti did make himself available, he didn't dominate the midfield or possession either. It was a weird performance where you cannot say if he did anything good. He was a number in midfield. Cabaye, though I don't rate, may have done something. Anyway, pointless talk "what IF" this one. Hope Verratti develops into a better player. One annoying thing is that he fouls and makes 100 gestures and surprised face when the ref calls it. It was funny first 2-3 times, it is annoying now.

[Sh0rty]

so disappointed with this lot last night i honestly reckon if ibra was playing they would of at least got a goal

[Sh0rty]

oh and jallet isnt CL standard

[Stubbins]

Verratti was poor, his inexperience really shone through this match. He lost possession countless times which allowed Chelsea to break quickly.

Cavani wasn't to blame for the defeat, Blanc is. His tactics were so poor and defensive, they were asking to be beaten.

I was disappointed with Verratti in both matches, especially with him looking so impressive in last years international tournament. You have to question the wisdom of young top quality players (because I've no doubt that's what he is) playing week in, week out in a league which is patently at a lower standard than the recognised top European leagues. How can he learn and progress as a player when he's not regularly tested.

Very unimpressed with PSG all round (Motta aside - and he just did what he's done for years)

[BarryCrocker]

nouveaux plastiques being beaten by new plastics

[Vinay]

I don't want to be harsh on the lad, as he clearly has talent. And I stand by my words that I would pick him over Pogba, but he needs either a senior player like Xavi or Pirlo around him or his coach to tell him to cut the shit out. He plays way too risky for that position, it is not where you take risks. He should keep it simple, keep it ticking. Dwells on the ball way too long, and some of his decisions are baffling.

He has been disappointing. May be Blanc should have started Cabaye.

Which basically means he is well below Pogba then.

[666]

Rather have Kovacic and Pogba over Verratti in my opinion. I think Verratti will be a great player, but I think if Kovacic goes to a more progressive club, he will shine and Pogba has ridiculous amount of talent for his age.

[Michel]

Verrati makes many mistakes this season.He was sent off against us in the Group Stage because of  two silly tackles.
He will become a class midfielder but he is not ready yet.

[Xabi Gerrard]

Seems like Mbappe is heading there for north of £150m

FFP 

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Seems like Mbappe is heading there for north of £150m

FFP 

No one reliable is reporting this yet.

[NaivetyinBlack]

It isn't on L'Equipe yet, so there is still a chance this is last ditch effort to wake Real up.

Would totally make sense if he does go to PSG as well. He grew up in the Paris suburbs, supporting Real. 

[NaivetyinBlack]

Rather have Kovacic and Pogba over Verratti in my opinion. I think Verratti will be a great player, but I think if Kovacic goes to a more progressive club, he will shine and Pogba has ridiculous amount of talent for his age.

What a difference 3 years make.

Veratti is the best midfielder in Europe right now and Pogba is....well...dabbing.

[Xxavi]

What a difference 3 years make.

Veratti is the best midfielder in Europe right now and Pogba is....well...dabbing.

Best? Needs to prove himself more. I bet you were saying "Pogba is the best" last summer before he went to ManU as well, now you are saying he is only dabbing.

Verratti is a great talent, just like Pogba, but I am not convinced if they have done enough to be included "the best whatever" lists.

[NaivetyinBlack]

Eh ? No I never considered Pogba as one of the best. Veratti on the other hand has been the most consistently good midfielder of the last 2 seasons. No other CM comes close.

[BeautifulGame91]

Modric and Kroos are definitely the best midfieldrrs in Europe now.Modric in particular has been in astounding form for that 2-3 years .

Veratti still has a lot to prove to be considered the best in Europe.Not just doing in a very weak League 1

[Thats So Dimitar]

Eh ? No I never considered Pogba as one of the best. Veratti on the other hand has been the most consistently good midfielder of the last 2 seasons. No other CM comes close.

 

Modric is far and away the best midfielder in the world right now.  Doing it in a harder league for longer and winning the CL 3 of the last 4 seasons.

[pinky]

It isn't on L'Equipe yet, so there is still a chance this is last ditch effort to wake Real up.

Would totally make sense if he does go to PSG as well. He grew up in the Paris suburbs, supporting Real. 

The wages PSG offer, Real won't want to equal them, not even get close to them. I read it was something like 18 million euros after taxes, Real was offering 7 million euros, the gap is just too much.

[Gerry Attrick]

The wages PSG offer, Real won't want to equal them, not even get close to them. I read it was something like 18 million euros after taxes, Real was offering 7 million euros, the gap is just too much.

Though if I was in his position I would choose Real in a heartbeat.

[pinky]

By the way, according to Marcos Lopez, the guy who informed about the signing yesterday at Marca, the only possibility the deal doesn't get done is because of FFP. Apparently three clubs issued a complain yesterday (Bayern, Manchester United and Barcelona), three clubs with big status which might influence things, but other than that, the move is guaranteed.

[pinky]

Though if I was in his position I would choose Real in a heartbeat.

If things change so dramatically that PSG can consistently offer almost three times the wages any other club gives, I don't think that will be the general consensus among players. They might choose one club above the other based on the sports project, present status, if the difference is not too big, but this is a completely new enviroment imo.

[puroresu_kid]

By the way, according to Marcos Lopez, the guy who informed about the signing yesterday at Marca, the only possibility the deal doesn't get done is because of FFP. Apparently three clubs issued a complain yesterday (Bayern, Manchester United and Barcelona), three clubs with big status which might influence things, but other than that, the move is guaranteed.

Cute but I gotta say I don't have much sympathy. They are only complaining as they feel threatened.

[Xabi Gerrard]

Apparently three clubs issued a complain yesterday (Bayern, Manchester United and Barcelona), three clubs with big status which might influence things, but other than that, the move is guaranteed.

If that's true then I hope PSG get their man. The absolute hypocrisy of those 3 vile clubs to complain about another club trying to buy success after decades of those three doing exactly that. Fuck em.

[clinical]

Hopefully these bid for Phil and we sell him there rather than Barca

southampton fan style anyone but barca.

[ggcc14]

I'd take Pastore for £40m

[pinky]

If that's true then I hope PSG get their man. The absolute hypocrisy of those 3 vile clubs to complain about another club trying to buy success after decades of those three doing exactly that. Fuck em.

Vile or not vile it's legit to complain if they feel threatened that way. I mean, it doesn't matter how well they do with their merchandasing, commercial revenue or the number of worldwide fans, they just cannot compete against an enemy this big, because they are literally limitless. Yes, they were the kings with the previous rules, some of them having advantage in some areas over others, but at least there were some sort of rules.