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Gianluigi Donnarumma - Concedes two against Strasbourg Donnarumma recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Strasbourg.

Impact Donnarumma had a busy day in net Saturday, allowing two goals while making five saves. This marks his fourth consecutive league match without a clean sheet, still having one on the season. He will look for his next when facing Marseille on Sunday, playing a mid-week match before in UCL play against PSV on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

French league condemns homophobic chants made by PSG fans about Marseille and Rabiot

The French soccer league has condemned homophobic chants made by some Paris Saint-Germain fans during the home game against Strasbourg on Saturday

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcola scores and assists as PSG returns to the top of the French league

Winger Bradley Barcola scores one goal and sets up another for teenager Senny Mayulu as Paris Saint-Germain beats Strasbourg 4-2 to move atop the French league

OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Randal Kolo Muani - Spains ankle Kolo Muani was left out for Saturday's match against Strasbourg due to an ankle sprain, according to his club.

Impact Kolo Muani was a late dropping from the squad Saturday, with eh forward having picked up ankle issues. No further report was given, with the forward likely questionable for the club's two matches in the next week. He has served in more of a rotational this season, although the club will still hope for a quick recovery.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Presnel Kimpembe - Nearing return Kimpembe (Achilles) is nearing a return, but isn't ready yet, according to manager Luis Enrique.

Impact Kimpembe is getting closer to making a full return, but isn't quite ready for Saturday's clash with Strasbourg. The defender still isn't back in team training, though he could train in the coming weeks. It's unclear how long he will need in team training before he's ready to make a full return.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

PSG names former midfielder Yohan Cabaye as director of its youth academy

French champion Paris Saint-Germain has named former France midfielder Yohan Cabaye as the sporting director for its youth academy

OCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fabian Ruiz - Three crosses during start Ruiz generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Nice.

Impact Ruiz returned to the starting XI after serving off the bench in the club's last match, registering a decent match on both sides of the ball. He would notch one shot, a chance created and three crosses in the attack to go along with one interception and three tackles in the defense. He continues to see rotational time, starting in four of his eight appearances.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Achraf Hakimi - Records four crosses Hakimi recorded two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Nice. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th minute...

Impact Hakimi had a great match in his 90 minutes of play Sunday, registering two shots, two tackles won, four chances created and four crosses. He has now registered four chances created and four crosses in four matches this season, registering 20 and 19, respectively, this campaign.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dembele - Earns assist Dembele assisted once to go with five shots (three on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Nice.

Impact Dembele returned to action after suffering from angina, registering a full 90 minutes of play int he win. He earned an assist, finding Nuno Mendes in the 52nd minute. This marks his fourth assist of the season, already having eight goal contributions in seven appearances.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Mendes - Bags equalizer Mendes scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Nice.

Impact Mendes was the hero Sunday, with his goal in the 52nd minute salvaging a draw for the club. This marks his first goal and second goal contribution of the season, registering an assist two league appearances ago. He also registered three tackles and four crosses against Nice.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluigi Donnarumma - Allows one against Nice Donnarumma made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Nice.

Impact Donnarumma only saw three shots on net Sunday, allowing one past while making two saves. He has now gone three league appearances since his last clean sheet, still having one on the season. He will look for his second of the campaign when facing Strasbourg on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

PSG held to a 1-1 draw at Nice despite return of Dembélé

Even with Ousmane Dembélé back in the starting lineup Paris Saint-Germain had a sleepy first half before being held to a 1-1 draw at Nice to leave Monaco alone at the top of the Fr...

OCTOBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Donnarumma's high-ball blunders may cost PSG if French league is close

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s weakness under the high ball is increasingly obvious

OCTOBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ousmane Dembele - Suffering from angina Dembele is suffering from angina but is expected to resume training Friday, according to his club.

Impact Dembele's absence from Tuesday's match has been explained, with the forward dealing with angina, a medical condition that causes tightness in the chest due to reduced blood flow to the heart. Luckily for the player, even though the situation seems serious, he should be working for a return soon, as he is expected to train Friday. Either way, this is enough to likely rule him out for Sunday's match against Nice, hoping he is fit enough to return following the international break.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dembele to Return to PSG Squad vs. Nice, per Report Ousmane Dembélé reportedly apologized to Luis Enrique and is set to return to PSG’s squad against Nice.

OCTOBER 2 • THESTATE.COM

Lee Kang-in - Productive in Tuesday's loss Lee recorded one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat versus Arsenal.

Impact Lee was by far the most productive PSG attacker Tuesday as he recorded one of the team's two shots on target and led both teams with five chances created and eight crosses. Despite not yet recording an assist in either Ligue 1 or the Champions League this season, Lee has proven to be a creative force throughout the first part of the campaign and will likely record more goal contributions as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Mendes - Four crosses in loss Mendes had two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Mendes was tied for the team lead in shots Tuesday, and he tied a season high with four crosses, although none of them were accurate. He put in a solid defensive effort too as he won three tackles, intercepted two passes and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluigi Donnarumma - Concedes twice in loss Donnarumma recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-0 loss versus Arsenal.

Impact Donnarumma made his return to the pitch Tuesday after missing the last three matches (two in Ligue 1 and one in the Champions League) due to a thigh injury. He conceded two goals in the first half and made three saves. Now that he's healthy he will likely remain in the starting lineup for PSG's next match on Sunday at Nice, a side which has scored 14 goals in six league matches this season.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka score as Gunners claim Champions League win Match report as Arsenal beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium; Kai Havertz opened the scoring from Leandro Trossards cross be...

OCTOBER 1 • SKY.COM

Nuno Mendes - Returns to starting XI Mendes (illness) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Mendes is back in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Arsenal after missing last time out due to an illness. The left-back has been the preferred option when fully fit, but will now face one of the toughest matches of the season against the unstoppable Bukayo Saka.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Vitinha - Active Tuesday Vitinha (ankle) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Vitinha is back in the starting XI after overcoming an ankle injury that knocked him out against Rennes. The midfielder was likely just rested against Rennes, but it's still a good sign that he's fully fit and back in the starting XI. Vitinha has been a crucial part of the first team when fit.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Desire Doue - Starting against Gunners Doue (ankle) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Arsenal.

Impact Doue is back in the starting XI despite suffering a sprained ankle before Friday's clash with Rennes. The winger was always expected to return for such a massive match against Arsenal. Surprisingly, he's straight into the starting XI, Ousmane Dembele (coach's decision) is his main competition on the right wing.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluigi Donnarumma - Starting in London Donnarumma (thigh) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Donnarumma is back in the starting XI for Tuesday's massive Champions League clash. The goalkeeper has been working his way back and was always targeting a return during one of the biggest matches of the season. Donnarumma remains one of the top goalkeepers in the world, and has a solid defense in front of him.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Asensio - Returns to bench Asensio (hamstring) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash with Arsenal.

Impact Asensio is back on the bench for Tuesday's clash after missing out at the weekend. As expected his issue that held him out against Reims was a minor one, and he's fit for Tuesday's Champions League action.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

PSG Manager Leaves Ousmane Dembele Out of UCL Squad vs. Arsenal Luis Enrique cites “a failure to comply with the obligations of the team” as the reason for Dembélé’s absence.

SEPTEMBER 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM