Psg Talking

The winter break is upon us, and before Paris Saint-Germain kicks off the new year, we step back to reflect on an eventful first half of the season.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to recap PSG's Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League performance so far, look ahead to the tie against Real Sociedad, react to the Super League news, and discuss potential broadcasters for Ligue 1 in the United States.First, we talk about Ligue 1, where PSG sits in first place ahead of OGC Nice and AS Monaco. Luis Enrique earns high grades for navigating PSG to impressive wins at Stade Rennais and at home against Olympique de Marseille. We also name our most valuable players of the season so far and call out what has impressed us the most about the French top flight.Next, we discuss the Champions League Round of 16, where PSG will face Real Sociedad. We share our initial reaction to the draw and what PSG must do between now and February 14, to prepare to face an impressive up-and-coming squad.

It was a tumultuous Wednesday evening for Paris Saint-Germain supporters as the club battled Borussia Dortmund with a place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League on the line. Thankfully, Christmas came early, and Les Parisiens narrowly scraped by with a draw.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Jonathan Johnson from CBS Sports to talk all about the match against Dortmund. We discuss the overall performance of the club, missed opportunities, and standout performances and look ahead to the next round.Up first, Johnson shares his overall thoughts on the performance from PSG, including the countless missed scoring chances Luis Enrique's side created. On the other end of the pitch, Gianluigi Donnarumma had a fantastic performance, and we talked about his potential future with the club.Warren Zaïre-Emery put in a Man of the Match performance and scored PSG's only goal. We talk about his ability to come back from injury and lead PSG against Dortmund and whether he could be the captain of the club

Of all the things Paris Saint-Germain supporters thought they might have to worry about this season, the goalkeeper situation probably wasn't high on the list. Unfortunately, after several poor performances, Luis Enrique has a difficult decision to make regarding Gianluigi Donnarumma.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by "PSG 10" to discuss Donnarumma's recent form, which included a red card incident against Le Havre that will see him suspended for two Ligue 1 matches. We also discuss PSG's upcoming fixtures and what supporters can expect from the club in the January transfer window.Up first, we dive into Donnarumma's latest failures and mental mistakes. We give our assessment of the situation, question whether PSG's porous back line could be somewhat to blame, and which backup goalkeeper could replace him both while he's suspended and against Borussia Dortmund on matchday six of the UEFA Champions League.Speaking of Dortmund, we discuss potential changes PSG could make to its squad ahead of the massi

Paris Saint-Germain hosted Newcastle United F.C. with revenge on their minds, but instead, it was a night of wasted opportunities and controversy.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Eddie Razo, our long-time writer for PSGTalk.com, to discuss PSG's 1-1 draw against Newcastle. We discuss the starting lineup, Gianluigi Donnarumma's performance, and the decision that ultimately gifted PSG their only goal.Up first, we examine Luis Enrique's decision to start Danilo Pereira and Milan Škriniar at center-back and leave Vitinha on the bench in favor of Kang-In Lee. Did PSG's lineup play a role in Newcastle's fast start to the match?Next, we discuss Donnarumma's sloppy goaltending that led to Newcastle's goal. His inability to hold onto a soft shot from distance allowed Alexander Isak to pounce on the rebound and score easily. Is it time for Luis Enrique to consider his options at goalie?Throughout the match, but especially in the second half, PSG created chance after chance but failed to score. We share our

You never know what you might get from Paris Saint-Germain after a big UEFA Champions League match. So, with a trip to the Stade Auguste Delaune to face Will Still and Stade de Reims last Saturday, PSG needed to forget the debacle at the San Siro and focus on the domestic matters at hand.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by longtime contributor Marc Damon to discuss PSG's 3-0 win over Reims, PSG's disjointed attack, the problems on defense, and we look back at the defeat to AC Milan and look ahead to an important stretch of matches for Les Parisiens.Up first, it's the match against Reims, where Kylian Mbappé dazzled by scoring one of his best goals in a PSG shirt. While the Frenchman recorded a hat trick, Gianluigi Donnarumma stood tall in goal and made six saves to secure the clean sheet. We discuss what stood out to us the most in the match and what changes Luis Enrique may make moving forward.PSG's attack continues to be disjointed, and we discuss in detail. Without Mbappé's 11 goals in 13 Ligue 1

The roller coaster that is Paris Saint-Germain rolled on Tuesday night as the club traveled to Italy to face AC Milan in a pivotal UEFA Champions League match.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss Paris Saint-Germain's 2-1 defeat to AC Milan at the San Siro, including the abuse directed at Gianluigi Donnarumma, the performance of the referee, PSG's lackluster offense, and we touch on an official statement released by Real Madrid recently.Up first, we talk about the drama leading up to the match between PSG and AC Milan. There was a PSG supporter who was stabbed before kickoff, and the AC Milan Ultras printed "Dollarumma" dollars with the intended purpose of throwing them at PSG's goalkeeper. Should the referee have done more to protect Donnarumma from the abuse? We also discuss the overall discrepancy in foul calls between the two sides, with AC Milan not recording a foul until after an hour of match play.We also discuss PSG's attack, which failed to record a g

Any time Paris Saint-Germain travels to the Brittany region of France, they know they're in for a battle.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss PSG's narrow escape away at Stade Brestois 29. I also get Ethan's thoughts on PSG's massive win over AC Milan last week in the UEFA Champions League, and we touch on the troubling incident between Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais.We start with Luis Enrique's starting lineup, which saw Milan Škriniar and Danilo Pereira at center-back. With Brest scoring two goals off of set pieces, will this be the last time we see this duo starting a match?We then discuss Warren-Zaïre-Emery, who scored a goal to follow up his man-of-the-match performance against AC Milan. We discuss his performance and what his potential could be as he progresses at PSG.Kylian Mbappé scored a brace against Brest, including the game-winning goal, but he also got into an altercation prior to taking a penalty kick, and then when he was subbed o

In a must-win match against AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain stood up to the challenge and delivered a clutch 3-0 victory that could propel them into the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Jonathan Johnson from CBS Sports to discuss PSG's win over Milan at the Parc des Princes, the performance of Warren Zaïre-Emery, and the squad depth that Luis Enrique has at his disposal.Up first, Jonathan shares what impressed him the most about PSG's performance, including Luis Enrique's tactics and Zaïre-Emery, who was named man of the match. I ask what kind of player he can develop into and who is his current comparison in European football.Milan did push back on PSG at times, so I asked Jonathan whether Luis Enrique should switch to a more counterattacking style or continue to play a possession-based game. From Bradley Barcola to Kang-In Lee to Gonçalo Ramos, PSG's depth is better than it has been in years, but is it on par with Manchester City?Lastly, I asked Jonatha

Coming off the defeat to Newcastle United F.C. in the UEFA Champions League last week, Paris Saint-Germain had one more chance to get back on track before the international break.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise and Drew from Dallas to break down PSG's 3-1 win over Stade Rennais, and I get their thoughts on the performance against Newcastle.Up first, we share our overall thoughts on PSG's performance away at Rennes, which is traditionally a tricky fixture for Les Parisiens. We highlight Luis Enrique's decision to go back to a traditional 4-3-3 formation and the return of Vitinha to the starting lineup.Along with Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi had a standout performance against Rennes. We discuss his resurgence under Luis Enrique and how his partnership with Ousmane Dembélé led to both players elevating their game.Kylian Mbappé had a strong xG against Rennes, but he failed to convert his numerous scoring opportunities, including a wide-open net opportunity. We debate whether

Not many teams would have gone into St. James' Park on Wednesday night and escaped with a win, and that was the case for Paris Saint-Germain as arrogance and costly mistakes led to a convincing defeat.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm thrilled to be joined by long-time contributor Carl-Oscar Kallstrom to break down PSG's 4-1 loss at the hands of Newcastle on matchday two of the UEFA Champions League.First, we begin with Luis Enrique's head-scratching starting lineup, which saw Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Gonçalo Ramos, and Randal Kolo Muani all on the pitch at the same time. The 4-2-4 formation left the midfield thin, with only Manuel Ugarte and Warren Zaïre-Emery left to fight for possession, and the defense suffered as well. We debate why Luis Enrique went with this lineup and why he didn't change when he realized things weren't working.Next, we discuss Marquinhos, whose mistake led to Newcastle's first goal. Is it time for the PSG captain to be benched? If so, who should take his place, and what defe

There are no off days for Paris Saint-Germain in the current edition of the UEFA Champions League group stage, and Luis Enrique wouldn't have it any other way.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss the scoreless draw against Clermont Foot last Saturday and how that result could carry over to PSG's upcoming match against Newcastle United FC.Up first, we recap the Clermont Foot match where PSG played very well and recorded an xG of more than three but failed to score a goal. We debate whether the lack of goals could carry over into the next match and if Luis Enrique's three-at-the-back formation could work long-term.Next, we discuss the highly-anticipated match against Newcastle. PSG will travel more than 550 miles north to Newcastle Upon Tyne to take on the Magpies, where a hostile crowd—and drones—will be waiting. We wonder about the health of Kylian Mbappé and who might need to step up if he's not 100% healthy. We also discuss potential tactics and what strateg

Following their triumph over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League last Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain looked to climb the Ligue 1 ladder as a very poor Olympique de Marseille side paid a visit to the French capital.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan of PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss PSG's 4-0 win over Marseille. We break down Luis Enrique's starting lineup, breakout performances, Kylian Mbappé's injury, and look ahead to the next couple of matches on the fixture list.Up first, it's all about Le Classique. Luis Enrique went with an unconventional starting lineup, with three defenders and newcomer Bradley Barcola playing on the left flank behind Mbappé. We discuss the manager's flexibility, Barcola's performance, and how PSG's rebuilt defense is still learning to play together.PSG scored early and often against Marseille, with Achraf Hakimi kicking this off in the eighth minute with a brilliant free kick. We discuss his complete turnaround in recent weeks and how Manuel Ugarte's defensiv

A lot has changed since Paris Saint-Germain last featured in the UEFA Champions League earlier this year. Players have come and gone, but one thing remained the same: defeating Borussia Dortmund.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Jonathan Johnson of CBS Sports to recap PSG's 2-0 victory over Dortmund to open group stage play of the Champions League. We discuss the squad's performance, standout players, and I get JJ's thoughts on the new kit as well.We start with Johnson's description of the atmosphere at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night. Was there a sense of optimism amongst the crowd or nervous energy about the unknown? How did the Dortmund supporters feel heading into the match? JJ shares his first-hand account with us.Next, we discuss PSG's first-half performance, which lacked a goal but delivered plenty of promise. We also talk about Dortmund's tactics, which were apparently to play defense for 90 minutes and try to escape with a scoreless draw.The man of the match was Vitinha, who nearly

The international break is ending, and Paris Saint-Germain faces an uphill battle as one of its leaders departs the club unceremoniously.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to react to the news that Marco Verratti has agreed to leave the club. We also discuss PSG's spending spree this summer and look ahead to a difficult stretch of matches coming up for Les Parisiens.Up first, it's the news that Verratti will leave PSG after 11 years and join Al-Arabi SC of the Qatar Stars League for a reported fee of €45 million. We share our initial reaction, question why it's taken so long, and whether PSG could have gotten a higher transfer fee for the talented midfielder.There were reports that other top European clubs were interested in signing Verratti, including Bayern Munich, Chelsea FC, and FC Barcelona. Why didn't the Italy international go to those clubs instead of Al Arabi?Verratti's departure likely concludes a hectic summer transfer window, which saw PSG have a highe

Paris Saint-Germain supporters are smiling just a bit more and have an extra bounce to their step because not since the incredible run to the UEFA Champions League final in 2020 have they been this satisfied with the sporting project.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise and Drew from Dallas to recap PSG's thrilling 4-1 win over Olympique Lyonnais at the Groupama Stadium. We discuss standout players, how Luis Enrique will shape the squad with the latest incoming transfers likely suiting up after the international break, and so much more.To get started, we break down that convincing win over Lyon that saw PSG put four goals past Anthony Lopes before halftime. The team shares what stood out to them, including another Manuel Ugarte masterclass and a Kylian Mbappé brace. However, the defense still feels shaky, and we wonder what changes Luis Enrique might make moving forward.Next, we transition to the Champions League draw that pits PSG against Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, an

After two disappointing results to open the Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain welcomed RC Lens to the Parc des Princes on Saturday in their most difficult test yet. After the final whistle, fans were beaming with pride due to both the result, and style of play showcased.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to break down PSG's 3-1 win over RC Lens, a club that surprised last season and qualified for this season's UEFA Champions League.Up first, we discuss Luis Enrique's starting lineup and whether the new manager is getting close to figuring out his ideal starting XI. We also discuss who is most at risk of losing their spot as a starter.Next, we discuss Kylian Mbappé, who was cheered by the PSG Ultras before scoring a brace. We talk about his performance overall and his telepathic connection with Ousmane Dembélé.As good as PSG's attack was, the midfield was outstanding. Warren Zaïre-Emery continues to show why PSG sees him as the future of the club, Vitinha showed a lot

After years of attracting superstar talents to the French capital, Paris Saint-Germain has reversed its strategy and is preparing to head in a new direction with an unquestioned leader on the pitch.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ten and Lee Davey to discuss the shocking news that Kylian Mbappé was reinstated into the squad, Neymar Jr. is reportedly on his way out of the squad, and additional transfer business the club could complete before the close of the transfer window.Up first, it's the newcomer Ten who shares how he became a PSG supporter before delivering his thoughts on Neymar reportedly agreeing to a transfer to Al-Hilal of the Saudi Pro League. I ask whether he believes Neymar will go down as a club legend and how PSG can go about replacing what he provided on the pitch.Next, Lee Davey of talkSPORT and Ligue1.com joins the show. I get his thoughts on Mbappé returning to the PSG squad at the same time Neymar is being pushed out. I also ask how PSG can get leverage in the next round of c

Paris Saint-Germain continued its summer rebuild with another big signing, and there are several more on the horizon. However, with just days until the start of the Ligue 1 season, it's the players who could be leaving who will decide the fate of the 2023-24 campaign.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan of PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss the attacking players available to the new manager, Luis Enrique. We also discuss the future of Kylian Mbappé and Neymar Jr. at the club, Lionel Messi's success in Major League Soccer, and new investors at Paris Saint-Germain.Up first, we discuss PSG's attack, which added Gonçalo Ramos, who will likely be the first-choice striker. Is a front three of Ramos, Ousmane Dembélé, and Marco Asensio enough to win Ligue 1 and compete in the UEFA Champions League?Next, we discuss the roadblock preventing Mbappé from leaving for Real Madrid. Should PSG negotiate with the Spanish club, or, could the Frenchman be enticed to stay at PSG considering the successful transfer wind

August will be a pivotal month for Paris Saint-Germain, with the Ligue 1 season kicking off and several transfer files nearing completion. But as we've learned over the years, always expect the unexpected when it comes to PSG.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss the breaking news about Ousmane Dembélé, the latest on Kylian Mbappé, and the report that Marco Verratti is close to joining Al-Hilal.Up first, we share our initial reaction to the news that Dembélé has agreed to join PSG from FC Barcelona. We debate whether this is a smart signing considering his injury history. We reflect on the coincidence that PSG is signing a player that Barcelona signed to replace Neymar Jr. when PSG paid his buyout clause as well. Lastly, we question whether Dembélé's arrival could lead to a contract extension with Mbappé.Next, we discuss the upcoming week in terms of the Mbappé transfer situation. The PSG superstar is due a loyalty bonus, and come Tuesday at midnight, Mbappé mu

Paris Saint-Germain are two matches into their preseason schedule ahead of the 2023-24 season, but performances on the pitch have taken a backseat to the ongoing Kylian Mbappé saga.On this episode of PSG Talking, we recap the scoreless draw against Al-Nassr in Japan before turning our attention to the latest on Mbappé and transfer rumors.Up first, I go on my opening rant about Mbappé. As things stand, PSG believes Mbappé has already agreed to join Real Madrid next summer on a free transfer. So the club is now entertaining offers for the Frenchman, and they reportedly have a massive one on the table. Al-Hilal has reportedly submitted a bid of €300 million for Mbappé along with wages in the €700 million range. Both would smash current records.The atmosphere between Mbappé and PSG is contentious, to say the least, but ultimately, it's up to Mbappé whether he stays in the French capital or leaves. If he stays, Mbappé will likely be benched for the season or play very little. If he leaves, for either Al-Hilal, Rea