2023-08-03 22:56:31
The last test of the Parisians before their first Ligue 1 match on Saturday August 12 against Lorient did not really allow us to see more clearly on the value of this PSG version Luis Enrique. But Paris ended on a good note and left the Asian continent with a first success against the South Korean club Jeonbuk (3-0). For his big comeback, Neymar scored two goals and delivered an assist, and Marco Verratti started the game with the captain’s armband.
What you must remember
Two days after the defeat conceded against Inter Milan, Luis Enrique carried out a broad review of the workforce for the fifth and final preparation match. The technician lined up a baroque team composition in his traditional 4-3-3, mixing young people (Nhaga, Ethan Mbappé, Ndour, Gharbi), players with an uncertain future (Kurzawa, Bernat, Ekitike) and elements not yet at the top physically (Verratti, Neymar). Unsurprisingly, this revamped roster struggled to find its feet against a not much more inspired South Korean side.
With the exception of a chance from Hugo Ekitike after a good serve from Neymar (11th), the first half hour was particularly soporific, with Ethan Mbappé not on his plate, multiplying the loss of balls in midfield. Lack of rhythm, low intensity in the transmissions, lack of application… Not really worried defensively, Paris delivered a pale copy before Neymar raised his level and tipped the game over to a mini-personal exploit (see below ).
Not enough to satisfy Luis Enrique who displayed a dubious pout at the sight of the performance of his men and who did not hesitate to send his messages to the edge of the sideline. On returning from the locker room, his team let go more with some interesting offensive movements, like this header from Ekitike, not uninteresting once again, on a service from Gharbi (55th). A minute later, the same Gharbi lacked precision in front of goal as Neymar had launched him wonderfully into the box.
On the hour mark, Luis Enrique again opted for a high turnover and gave a few minutes of play to players like Marquinhos, Asensio and local star Kang-In Lee, who received a standing ovation from the Busan public at each of his appearances. on the stadium’s giant screen. But the player’s real hero was definitely Neymar, who easily doubled the lead (82nd) before turning into a decisive passer for Marco Asensio, with a subtle backheel (89th). The Spaniard came to mystify the opposing goalkeeper with a nice shot from the left under the bar. What a way to end the Parisians’ tour of Asia in style.
The player: Neymar, the return
We had been waiting for his big return to the field since the start of the tour in Asia. It was finally necessary to wait for this last preparation meeting to see Neymar again wearing the PSG jersey this Thursday morning. After more than six months of absence due to a sprained ankle which occurred in February, Neymar lasted 90 minutes and treated his reunion by scoring two goals and delivering a superb assist for Asensio.
The first was inscribed in its characteristic style (40th). The Brazilian forced the decision alone after getting rid of the opposing defender with a nice dribble followed by a deflected shot by the opposing defender and returned with the help of the right post. Neymar could wear a wide smile when celebrating his goal in front of the South Korean public. The second goal showed that Neymar still had canes. Launched in depth by Fabian Ruiz, the Brazilian took the best of his vis-à-vis before easily deceiving the opposing goalkeeper face to face.
Logically, the number 10 did not do everything well and experienced a waste in his game with some avoidable loss of balls. But the most interesting offensive situations have regularly come from him, whether in a striking situation, or through the pass for Ekitike (42nd) Gharbi (56th) and Asensio (89th), who magnified his heel. A complete and reassuring performance at a time when PSG is looking for technical leaders for the next season.
JEONBUK-PSG : 0-3 (0-1)
Buts. PSG : Neymar (40e, 82e), Asensio (89e)
PSG: Donnarumma (Navas, 46th) – Bernat (Marquinhos, 62nd), Danilo, Kurzawa (Lemina, 77th), Nhaga (Hakimi, 69th) – E. Mbappe (Soler, 62nd), Ndour (Fabian Ruiz, 62nd), Verratti (62nd). (cap.) (Ugarte, 62nd) – Gharbi (Asensio, 62nd), Ekitike (Kang-In Lee, 69th), Neymar.
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