- PSG qualified for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France by easily defeating Pau.
- Leandro Paredes, captain for one night, scored his first goal with Paris.
- Bad news in the Paris evening, the injury of Colin Dagba.
From our special correspondent in Pau,
A job well done. A PSG bis easily won (2-0) this Wednesday against Pau FC (National) to qualify for the quarters of the Coupe de France. In a Hamlet stadium full of eggs (16,000 spectators), the Parisians without Neymar - at home - nor Mbappé - on the bench - scored a goal in each half thanks to Paredes and Sarabia.
Tombers of the Girondins de Bordeaux, the Palois did not deserve but the pace was really too high this time, even against a Parisian team completely overhauled. Only the usual Icardi holder was present at kick-off. Once again, the Argentine striker did not make a memorable copy (five games without scoring) unlike his compatriot from the midfield. Leandro Paredes, already very good during his last appearances. Wednesday evening, the former Zenith has indeed delivered a full match.
First goal with PSG
Captain and scorer for this meeting in Béarn, please, Paredes was satisfied with his evening. “I am very happy with this victory and the qualification. I am happy to have scored my first goal with PSG. It's always important, ”he slipped out of the locker room. This armband was a form of reward for one who seems to have regained his best level in recent weeks. Thomas Tuchel wanted by this decision "to empower him and show him that it is very important for us, especially in the heart of the game, as in this match. "
Half-volley under the bar: Captain Paredes shows the way at PSG #PFCPSG
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After the first very complicated months, the Argentinian is in the process of putting himself at the level of his teammates (Verratti, Gueye, Marquinhos or Herrera). The little Italian also praised the very good performance of his comrade: "He plays really well and it is an excellent thing for the whole team. With the series of matches, Paredes finally seizes his chance. To shake up the hierarchy in the middle of the field? That's another story…
Another defender on the floor
If all seemed to be going well in Bearn land, PSG still leaves with a new casualty. The young Colin Dagba was seriously affected in the left knee. Not in shock with an opponent but because of a very delicate lawn. "He has a lot of pain at the moment. I am worried about him. We will wait for the exams to see what it is all about, ”explains the Parisian coach. After Marquinhos, Thiago Silva or Bernat, it is therefore still the defensive sector which loses an element.
If the Brazilian captain could quickly return - perhaps as early as Saturday against Montpellier - for the others, it will take patience according to Thomas Tuchel. The time trial was launched in preparation for the Champions League round of 16 in Dortmund on February 18.
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