Deprived of seven major players due to coronavirus, Thomas Tuchel also had to do without Julian Draxler affected in the adductors.
As a result he aligned on the lawn of Lens, this Thursday evening, an unprecedented formation and a 4-3-3 where Kays Ruiz had a lot of freedom.
Despite a much greater possession of the ball, the Parisians were inefficient as they approached the goal: no clear opportunity in 90 minutes.
More dangerous, the Lensois did not miss the opportunity to take advantage of it.
Bulka: 3.
The Polish goalkeeper will have bad memories of his night at Bollaert.
Little used until then, he had an absence on a pass to the foot towards Verratti intercepted by Ganago who left him no chance on his powerful shot (57th).
His beautiful parade just after a header from Banza (63rd) will not change his record.
Kurzawa: 5.5.
Positioned right side while waiting for the arrival of Italian rookie Alessandro Florenzi, he was often very enterprising, never hesitating to take his lane to try to find his attackers.
Vigilant, he diverts in extremis a head of Baden (35th).
Kehrer: 5
.
The German international was back in his position as a central defender, which suits him better than that of a full-back that he nevertheless occupied in the Champions League.
He is surprised at the start of the action where Ganago ends up shooting the post.
For the rest, little work.
Kimpembe: 5
.
Back after his stay with the Blues, the central defender on the left side spent a calm evening.
It has often served as a fulcrum for launching Parisian actions.
Hit in the left leg after a foul by Sotoca (70th) he leaves his place to Diallo (74th)
Bernat: 5.
On the left side, he was also in little danger.
Vigilant despite everything, especially at the start of the match to catch Banza who was spinning towards goal (2nd).
He took the opportunity to walk the corridor and come and offer solutions to Ruiz.
Warned (78th).
Replaced by Bakker (83rd).
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Herrera: 4
.
Positioned right in the middle, he struggled to combine with Sarabia placed in front of him.
A free kick above (68th).
Gueye: 4.5
.
In front of the defense, he hit a lot of balls and tried to direct the game simply.
But he struggled to move the team forward.
Verratti: 5.5.
Very available, he was very inspired until this ball claimed in the axis from Bulka.
Caught up in speed by Ganago, he saw the Lensois go to score.
Sarabia: 3.5.
On the left front of the attack, the Spaniard has too often complicated the task.
Warned (38th).
Kalimuendo: 4.
In the center, the young striker was very available.
But he was mainly served with his back to the goal at the entrance to the area where he was satisfied with discounts especially for Ruiz.
Less used in the second half.
Replaced by Jesé (70th).
Ruiz 6
.
The most dangerous and creative Parisian has not been rewarded for his efforts.
To review.
Replaced by Dagba (68th).