Life after Mbappé is proving better than expected for French leader PSG
Kylian Mbappé’s departure was expected to sidetrack Paris Saint-Germain this seasonSEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mauricio Pochettino all-time XI: Messi, Kane headline new USMNT coach's former players
Let's take a look at the all-time starting XI of Pochettino's coaching career using statistics from each player's time playing under him.SEPTEMBER 11
Nuno Mendes - Starts against Scotland Mendes (illness) started and played the full 90 in Sunday's 2-1 over Scotland.
Impact Mendes has returned from his illness, as after missing PSG's last match due to issues he has returned with Portugal. This is a huge addition back for the club, as he has started in the one match he has been available for this campaign. That said, he should start in the club's next match now that he is fit.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Vitinha - Injured with national team Vitinha picked up an injury with Portugal and has returned to France, according to his national team.
Impact Vitinha has gone down over the international break, having returned to PSG early due to the issues. Not much more is known of his condition at this time, leaving his status moving forward up in the air. He has started in all three games to begin the season, so this could be a huge loss if he misses time.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Warren Zaire-Emery - Suffers calf issue Zaire-Emery picked up a calf injury and was left out against Belgium, France announced.
Impact Zaire-Emery may be allowed to return to Paris after suffering the calf issue during the international break. The midfielder is a major part of the PSG team, starting all three matches to open the season and anchoring the midfielder three. Zaire-Emery should continue in that role moving forward if the calf issue isn't serious.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Pastis-maker Pernod Ricard scraps sponsorship of PSG after protests in Marseille
French liquor company Pernod Ricard, best known in France for the anise-flavored aperitif pastis, has scrapped a sponsorship deal with Paris Saint-Germain after protests from Marse...SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Football's craziest transfers: Neymar to PSG and one man's failed attempt to become the centre of the soccer universe | Goal.com US GOAL takes a look at the craziest transfers in football history, continuing with Paris Saint-Germain's record-breaking signing of Neymar.
SEPTEMBER 4 • GOAL.COM
Lucas Hernandez - Back in gym Hernandez (knee) was back in the gym working on his rehabilitation, according to his club.
Impact Hernandez has received his first significant update since tearing his ACL, with the defender having worked out in the gym Wednesday. This is positive news for the player, although he is still a far way out from a return, probably not having the chance to return until February or March.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Asensio - Gaol contribution in consecutive games Asensio assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Lille.
Impact Asensio bagged his second straight match with a goal contribution Sunday, finding Bradley Barcola in the 36th minute for an assist after scoring in their last match against Montpellier. This brings him to two goal contributions on the season, already carving away at his nine from last campaign.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Desire Doue - Earns first PSG goal contribution Doue assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Lille.
Impact Doue earned his first goal contribution in a PSG uniform Sunday, earning an assist on Randal Kolo Muani's goal in the 92nd minute. Doue has appeared off the bench in both matches since joining the club, notching three crosses, three chances created and six crosses in his 54 minutes of play.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Randal Kolo Muani - Nets goal Kolo Muani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win against Lille.
Impact Kolo Muani bagged the final goal of Sunday's match, finding the back of the net in the 92nd minute off of a Desire Doue assist. This marks Kolo Muani's second goal of the season, having scored from the penalty spot in their season opener. He has yet to start a match this campaign, earning 114 minutes of play off the bench.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Vitinha - Bags goal from penalty spot Vitinha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win over Lille.
Impact Vitinha earned his first goal contribution of the season Sunday, finding the back of the net in the 33rd minute from the penalty spot. He has now started in all three matches to begin the season and looks likely to be a decent contributor this campaign, notching 11 goal contributions last campaign despite having a smaller role.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Barcola - Scores again Barcola scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Lille.
Impact Barcola continued his hot start to the campaign Sunday, as he would bag a goal for the third straight match after finding the back of the net in the 36th minute. He now has four goals on the campaign, reaching that mark in eight shots. He has now started in two straight matches as well, unlikely to move out of a starting role due to his high form.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Gianluigi Donnarumma - Allows one against Lille Donnarumma made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over Lille. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 84th minute.
Impact Donnarumma couldn't keep the clean sheet Sunday but still had a decent outing, making three saves and allowing a goal in the win. This comes just after recording a clean sheet in his last match, still having one in three appearances. He will look to pick up his second of the season in their next match against Brest on Sept. 14.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Nuno Mendes - Held out of training Staurday Mendes was held out of training Saturday due to a virus, according to his club.
Impact Mendes is now questionable for Sunday's match, with the defender dealing with an illness that prevented him from training. That said, he will be in a race against time to be fit, with most leaning towards him being out. He is a regular starter, so if out, expect Yoram Zague to likely take his spot.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Man United signs Uruguay midfielder Ugarte from PSG for $55M to take summer spending to $240M
Manchester United has signed Uruguay defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain for an an initial 50 million euros ($55.7 million) on the final day of the summer t...AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Transfer Centre LIVE! Latest updates on Victor Osimhen, Federico Chiesa, Manuel Ugarte and more... Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours from the transfer market...
AUGUST 28 • SKY.COM
Man United set to refresh its midfield by signing Ugarte from PSG and selling McTominay to Napoli
Manchester United looks ready to take its summer spending on new players to around $240 million by signing Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-GermainAUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ball-winning machine Manuel Ugarte could prove to be Kobbie Mainoo's perfect midfield partner at Man Utd - just don't ask him to do too much attacking! | Goal.com US Manuel Ugarte relishes a battle and can beef up Manchester United's lightweight midfield as he looks set to depart Paris Saint-Germain
AUGUST 27 • GOAL.COM
Lee Kang-in - Scores as substitute Lee scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four corners in Friday's 6-0 win over Montpellier.
Impact Lee subbed on in the second half and scored in the 82nd minute to seal PSG's easy home win with his second goal in the campaign. The forward took four of their 10 corner kicks in the match, despite the limited time in the pitch. He started in the season debut and will now look to reclaim his spot.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Warren Zaire-Emery - Scores against Montpellier Zaire-Emery scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 6-0 win over Montpellier.
Impact Zaire-Emery scored in the 60th minute to give PSG the 5-0 lead with his first goal in the season. The midfielder also led his side in tackles (four) during the match. That was his second start in two games so far.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Nuno Mendes - Assists in home win Nuno Mendes assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 6-0 win over Montpellier.
Impact Mendes created Achraf Hakimi's goal in the 58th minute with his first assist in the campaign, as PSG earned an easy win at home. The left-back also led his side in crosses during the match. That was his first appearance and start in 2024-25, since he was suspended for the season opener.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Achraf Hakimi - Scores, assists in rout Hakimi scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and four chances created in Friday's 6-0 win versus Montpellier.
Impact Hakimi scored in the 58th minute and then created Kang-in Lee's goal in the 82nd to seal the deal with his first goal and assist in the new season. The right-back also led PSG with four chances created and four crosses in the match.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ousmane Dembele - Two assists versus Montpellier Dembele assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Friday's 6-0 victory versus Montpellier. In addition, he was given a ye...
Impact Dembele had a great offensive performance and assisted twice before subbing off in the 62nd minute. He now has two assists in the campaign. That was also his first start after coming off the bench in their season debut.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Asensio - Scores in home win Asensio scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 6-0 win against Montpellier.
Impact Asensio scored in the 24th minute to double PSG's lead during their easy home win. That was his first goal in the new season and his second start. The forward also took the second-most shots for his side during the match.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
