The aftermath of an international break is not always easy to manage for teams like PSG with players scattered around the world.
A few days ago, we could even worry about the capital club decimated in attack and deprived of four of its five South Americans.
In the end, it was not.
Paris quietly rolled over the promoted Clermont this Saturday at the Parc des Princes (4-0), and consolidated its leadership position with a five out of five in the league.
The Parisians did the job in front of a full and conquered stadium, and we cannot say enough how much pre-season preparation is an essential period for a high-level player.
Once again, the Parisians who were present at the resumption in early July have shown themselves to their advantage.
Thus, Ander Herrera achieves a remarkable start to the season.
Already author of convincing performances in Troyes (2-1) and Brest (4-2), he offered his first double at the Parc des Princes.
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Gueye performed again with a new goal under his belt - the second of the season - and Hakimi once again had a blast in his right lane.
The Moroccan side always so offensive is the author of a good work on the opening of the score.
5️⃣ matches
5️⃣ victories
A great success to continue our dynamic in the league 👊
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- Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) September 11, 2021
And Mbappé, whose name was whistled during the presentation of the teams by the stadium announcer - it was his return to the Park after his abortive transfer to Real Madrid - also went from his goal after a deep ball from Draxler .
Ready to launch Operation Champions League
But without offending these players, the attraction of this Saturday mainly resided in the first tenure of Gianluigi Donnarumma, 22, in the Paris goal.
Unfortunately for his fans, and fortunately for Paris, he didn't have much to eat, except for two saves on less dangerous shots.
It will be necessary to see if the goalkeeper of the Squadra Azzurra continues next Wednesday in Bruges in the Champions League or if Navas makes his return for the queen competition.
For the moment, Mauricio Pochettino has still not delivered the bottom of his thoughts on the management he intends to apply.
But with these two talented goalkeepers, and the expected returns of Messi, Neymar (Di Maria is suspended), Paris is ready to launch the Champions League operation.