What can happen to PSG when the three stars of its "MNM", Messi-Neymar-Mbappé, surf on such a dynamic and go there each of their goal?

Against this kind of opponent, combative 11th in the ranking but logically inferior technically, not much.

But when the level rises, Paris would do well to erase its defensive errors, because even on Saturday, it was not far from sinking.

Despite this 11th victory in L1 this season, despite PSG's first place in the standings with a five-point lead, coach Christophe Galtier will not be able to come out of this weekend with satisfaction, the fault of enormous defensive largesse.

PSG star Lionel Messi shoots and scores against Troyes, October 29, 2022 at the Parc des Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP

"The team has thought a lot more about attacking, but it can't be like that. There is a balance to be respected," railed coach Christophe Galtier after the match.

"We have a lot of things to correct. If you concede three goals in the Champions League, you have little chance of winning".

The defense file is likely to land at the top of the pile on the technical support office, from Wednesday in Turin against Juventus, where Paris will aim for first place in its Champions League group.

The debate had already been opened this week after the two goals conceded against Maccabi Haifa from set pieces (7-2).

PSG stars Lionel Messi and Neymar against Troyes, October 29, 2022 at the Parc des Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP

Saturday, the Parisians did not need corners or defensive free kicks to sink in defense: the wait-and-see attitude of Nordi Mukiele and the immobility of Presnel Kimpembe in the game opened up boulevards to Mama Baldé, double scorer, at each start of half-time (3rd, 52nd).

And at the very end of the match, a scramble on a corner offered Ante Palaversa the reduction of the score (88th).

PSG had not conceded three goals at the Parc des Princes since February 2020, a 4-3 victory, already, against Bordeaux in Ligue 1.

Messi-Neymar, fiery duo

But with such an aerial Neymar and such an inspired Messi three weeks before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Paris has room in L1.

The Argentinian took care of his statistics, scoring with a missile from 30 meters (55th), then sending a laser decisive pass to his Brazilian teammate seven minutes later (62nd).

He now has 12 goals and 13 assists this season in all competitions.

PSG striker Kylian Mbappé scores on panalty against Troyes, October 29, 2022 at the Parc des Princes Anne-Christine POUJOULAT AFP

Neymar, for his part, was the most prominent striker, with his incessant combinations, his goal, and his brilliant assist for Carlos Soler on the first goal (24th).

The Spanish midfielder is the big winner of the recent tactical change made by coach Christophe Galtier: already a scorer on Tuesday, he did it again on Saturday, and obtained the penalty converted at the end of the match (77th) by Kylian Mbappé, very clumsy during the rest of the encounter.

A prolific attack which masks a little the difficulties of the defense with four, still far from being developed.

Mukiele struggled as a right-back despite some good returns and tackles.

Kimpembe, back from injury, had clearly not found his usual aggressiveness, and Sergio Ramos was not having a great day either.

Parisian strikers Kylian Mbappé (g) and Carlos Soler against Troyes, October 29, 2022 at the Parc des Princes Anne-Christine POUJOULAT AFP

Preserved at kick-off, Captain Marquinhos even seemed a little passive on the last Trojan goal.

What reaction from the Parisian rear guard in Turin?

This will be one of the major challenges of the meeting.

Because the "MNM" will not be able to save Paris in all matches, especially since Neymar will be suspended against Juve.

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