- Parisian defense is not in the form of his life.
- Injured or returning from injury, most Parisian defenders are likely to lack rhythm Tuesday in Dortmund in the Champions League.
The soap opera about the presence or not of Neymar on Tuesday in Dortmund may have made us lose sight of the essentials. Because the real concern of PSG before this capital match in the Champions League is above all defensive. Saturday in Amiens (4-4), Paris found a way to take the water behind facing the penultimate of Ligue 1.
And one of those responsible for the sinking is none other than Thiago Silva, the Parisian captain, involved in the first three Picard goals. Back in the PSG workforce a few days ago after being injured at the end of January, the defender nevertheless claims to return to a good physical level.
Injured in a mess in defense
“I feel better and better. It is true that after 10-15 days without playing, the previous match was a little more tiring for me. Today was even more tiring, but I was scheduled to play 45 minutes and Marquinhos 45 because he also returned from injury, "said the Brazilian after the match.
Thiago Silva in trouble, Marquinhos just back after three weeks of absence, the other defenders of PSG do not breathe health either. Relaunched Wednesday in the France Cup against Dijon, Bernat did not play at Amiens and will therefore be in lack of rhythm in the event of tenure at Dortmund. Victim of a thigh elongation against Lyon on February 8, Presnel Kimpembe is not sure if he will return in time.
Kouassi learns quickly
Usual linings, Diallo (ishios) and Dagba (knee) are also on the side. Often aligned since January and author of his first double in Ligue 1 on Saturday in Amiens, the young Tanguy Kouassi (17 years old) could serve as a last resort even if it is difficult to see Tuchel throwing him into the deep end of the Champions League for a capital match.
Whatever happens and whatever the line-up on Tuesday, the Paris defense will not be in the form of its life to challenge a German team whose main force is offensive. “They have a lot of quality in front. They score a lot of goals. We will have to be careful, ”admits Thiago Silva. The only reassuring reason: Dortmund also struggles defensively. "They concede a lot of goals," said Anders Herrera, the Parisian midfielder. At least, the show should be there. It's already that.
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