French Media Criticizes PSG Players After Loss to Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain struggled once again in Ligue 1, suffering a 2-1 loss to Monaco. The French press was quick to respond with severe criticism of the team's performance and individual players.

Low Player Ratings from L'Equipe

The latest player ratings from L’Equipe reveal a bleak view of the match. Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov earned a mere 3 out of 10, reflecting his shaky start to the season, having conceded six goals from nine shots on target.

Defenders Pacho and Achraf Hakimi, along with midfielders Vitinha, Joao Neves, Warren Zaire-Emery, Fabiran Ruiz, and Desire Doue also received low scores, mostly around 4 or 5. Only Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Magnes Akliouche managed to stand out with marks of 6.

PSG's Familiar Squad Yet Struggling

Almost all starters, except for Akliouche, were part of the squad last season, which raises questions about team cohesion given their current struggles. While the season’s start has been disappointing, there’s no panic at the club yet, as they seem to be battling complacency more than anything else.

• Safonov: 3
• Hakimi: 5
• Marquinhos: 5
• Pacho: 4
• Zaïre-Emery: 5
• Vitinha: 4
• J. Neves: 4
• F. Ruiz: 5
• Akliouche: 6
• D. Doué: 5
• Kvaratskhelia: 6

Concerns Beyond Results

The form of Safonov is a concern, but off-field matters are drawing attention too. Summer signing Lucas Digne's situation appears uncertain, while rumors link Chelsea to an ambitious move for a key PSG player.