2 PSG players who performed and 3 who underperformed against Monaco Ligue 1 2022-23 × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football Ligue 1 Listicle 2 PSG players who performed and 3 who underperformed against Monaco Ligue 1 2022-23 By Sushan Chakraborty Modified 29 Aug 2022 Follow Us 1 Comment Share PSG v Gamba Osaka - Preseason Friendly Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) took on rivals AS Monaco in the closing fixture of Ligue 1 matchday four at the Parc des Princes on Sunday night (August 28). Coming into the match on the back of four consecutive wins this season (across competitions), PSG were expected to dominate proceedings and secure maximum points. However, Monaco poured cold water on the home fans’ hopes, containing the Parisians to a 1-1 draw. Kevin Volland found the back of the net for Monaco while Neymar scored Paris Saint-Germain’s solitary goal. Monaco made a solid start to the game, neutralizing all Parisian advances inside their own half. They did not necessarily go on the front foot themselves, but their plan to frustrate the hosts worked a treat. In the 20th minute, Monaco found themselves a goal up in Paris, courtesy of a lightning quick counter attack. Aleksandr Golovin played a brilliant through ball for Kevin Volland, who easily got on the end of it and fired it past Gianluigi Donnarumma. Unfortunately for the visiting team, Volland picked up an injury while scoring and had to leave the field just five minutes after firing his side in front. Gianluigi Donnarumma@gigiodonna1Tough game, on to Wednesday! @PSG_inside #AllezParis81944Tough game, on to Wednesday! @PSG_inside #AllezParis https://t.co/K9xu3GX3sT It took PSG 42 minutes to create their first opening of the match, with Kylian Mbappe putting his old teammates under pressure with his low drive. It was ultimately blocked by Axel Disasi, winning Paris a corner kick, which did not bear fruit for the hosts. A couple of minutes later, Lionel Messi and Mbappe came frustratingly close to scoring the equalizer, with both superstars hitting the post in quick succession. Three minutes into the second half, Wissam Ben Yedder had a glorious chance to double Monaco’s lead after Donnarumma prematurely rushed off his line. The forward, however, could not keep his cool and failed to hit the target with his curling attempt. Mbappe and Neymar lodged a couple of shots on target in the 49th and 58th minute, respectively, but the equalizer ultimately came from the spot in the 70th minute. Neymar won the penalty for the hosts and comfortably put it away to put his side level. Mbappe had a chance to win the game in the 83rd minute, but his shot lacked precision and was easily saved by Monaco goalkeeper Alexander Nubel. The game, which finished 1-1 on the night, ended PSG’s 100% record this season. However, thanks to their superior goal difference (14 vs 7) over Marseille, they retained the top spot. Here are two Parisian players who impressed and three who underperformed against Monaco on Ligue 1 matchday four: Underperformed Neymar Paris Saint-Germain v Gamba Osaka - Preseason Friendly Ligue 1's 2022-23 top scorer Neymar netted his sixth league goal on Sunday night, converting coolly from the penalty spot. He created chances and made a few encouraging runs, but could have done better to find the back of the net from open play. The Brazilian failed to convert (saved by Nubel) from point-blank range in the 58th minute. A couple of minutes later, he could not capitalize on a mistake from Ruben, failing to hit the target despite having a free goal to aim at. Squawka News@SquawkaNewsNeymar has scored, assisted or been booked in each of his last 17 games for club & country:?????????? Still time to complete a Neymar hat-trick. 38235Neymar has scored, assisted or been booked in each of his last 17 games for club & country:?????????? Still time to complete a Neymar hat-trick. Neymar also got himself booked for a silly shove on Volland in the fifth minute, which was unnecessary, to say the least. The PSG no. 10 also lost seven ground duels, ceded possession 26 times, and misplaced 18 passes. It wasn't a bad performance by the forward, but he surely could have done better in front of goal. Performed Lionel Messi PSG v Kawasaki Frontale - Preseason Friendly Sitting behind the Neymar-Mbappe duo, Lionel Messi did his best to be the difference maker for PSG. He knocked the ball around well, created openings for his teammates, and was unluckily denied by the post when he had a go at goal from outside the box. Messi was not at his unstoppable best but he was easily one of Paris’ better players on the night. ESPN FC@ESPNFCMessi was subbed off in the 87th minute with PSG tied 1-1 vs. Monaco.271431075Messi was subbed off in the 87th minute with PSG tied 1-1 vs. Monaco. https://t.co/Wvb4AO5fCs Against Monaco, Messi made a key pass, completed four of his six attempted dribbles, won eight duels, and attempted two tackles. The Argentine also drew two fouls and recorded an 86% passing accuracy (43 completed passes). Underperformed Presnel Kimpembe Manchester City v PSG: Group A - UEFA Champions League Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Presnel Kimpembe is one of the best in the division. Unfortunately for the hosts, he was not quite at his best on Sunday night. The Frenchman was caught out by Golovin’s through ball in the 20th minute and was weak during his tussle with Volland. The German easily outpaced and outpowered Kimpembe before beating Donnarumma from close range. PSG Talk@PSGTalkEither way, terrible defending from PSG. Kimpembe appears to be the culprit this time. #PSGASM241Either way, terrible defending from PSG. Kimpembe appears to be the culprit this time. #PSGASM Against Monaco, Kimpembe lost six of eight ground duels, ceded possession nine times, and committed two fouls, one of which (in the 77th minute) got him on the referee’s books. Performed Achraf Hakimi Real Madrid v PSG: Round Of Sixteen Leg Two - UEFA Champions League Apart from picking up a booking for a tussle with Caio Henrique right at the death, Achraf Hakimi had an excellent game. His distribution was impressive, he rarely gave the ball away, was decent in duels, and created a bucket load of chances. PSG Chief@psg_chiefAchraf Hakimi to PSG TV:“Christophe Galtier ? He's a funny person, who knows how to joke with the players, who is close to them, who tries to give them affection. And it's true that you can feel it, and it gives us confidence during matches.”#PSG64818Achraf Hakimi to PSG TV:“Christophe Galtier ? He's a funny person, who knows how to joke with the players, who is close to them, who tries to give them affection. And it's true that you can feel it, and it gives us confidence during matches.”#PSG https://t.co/dXlFG1wdZG Against Monaco, Hakimi provided a whopping five key passes (most in the game), only misplaced three of 49 passes, and accurately delivered both his attempted crosses. The Morocco international also came close to giving PSG the lead in the 74th minute, with his outside-the-box drive denied by the post. Underperformed Kylian Mbappe PSG v Gamba Osaka - Preseason Friendly PSG ace Kylian Mbappe endured a horrific night on Sunday. He forgot his shooting boots at home, failing to hit an open goal in the 44th minute. After Messi’s effort cannoned off the post, it fell kindly to Mbappe inside the Monaco box. The Frenchman had the entire goal to aim at, but somehow found the near post from close range. SPORTbible@sportbible Kylian Mbappe produces miss of the season from six yards out, it was an open goal4859254 Kylian Mbappe produces miss of the season from six yards out, it was an open goal https://t.co/HLX9BKhAwL On Sunday night, Mbappe had three on-target attempts, with none of them troubling the keeper, and five off-target efforts. He misplaced two of three attempted crosses, lost 10 of 14 ground duels, and ceded possession 18 times. All things considered, Mbappe had a night to forget against his former employers on Sunday. Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! 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