Ligue 1: Nantes vs PSG Player Ratings as the Yellow House win 3 – 1
Nantes vs PSG: Nantes squared off against PSG at Stade de la Beaujoire, on matchday 25 of 38 in the on-going edition of the Ligue 1.
PSG’s unbeaten away record in Ligue 1 has come to an end! Les Canaris dominated from start to end, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first half thanks to a run of crucial stops from Lafont. PSG appeared to be on the verge of bringing the hosts back to earth when Neymar equalised just after half-time. However, the Brazilian missed a penalty chance to make it 3-2, and Nantes was able to hold on for the win.
Let’s take a look at the player ratings for Nantes vs PSG match:-
Nantes vs PSG Player Ratings
Nantes
Alban Lafont (gk) (9.3/10) – Alban was on a roll in this match with eight save inside the box including saving on penalty of Neymar diving to his left.
Osman Bukari (7.1/10) – Osman was very much upto the mark when he had the possession of the block but during PSG attacks.
Jean Charles Castelletto (6.8/10) – Castelletto held the defensive line throughout the game. Had an passing accuracy of 87% and made 3 important clearances and one interceptions.
Dennis Appiah (6.1/10)- Dennis wasn’t at his best in the game. His passing accuracy was good and but was also finding difficult to stop Neymar to get in spaces.
Nicolas Pallois (6.4/10)– Nicolas had a great pass completion accuracy of 93%, but wasn’t much effective in defence.
Quentin Merlin (7.9/10) – Quentin scored a brilliant second goal through the middle to carry his team forward. Was also excellent in defence with four successful tackle.
Ludovic Blas (7.4/10)– Blas was building up the game. Was outstanding in getting passes and has a shot on the target. Scored one goal on 45+6 minute.
Andrei Girotto (7.1/10) – Andrei was accurate with passes and was able to create problems for PSG defenders.
Pedro Chirivella (7.1/10)- Pedro made some terrific through runs to score goals. Was impressive with the crossing and passes.
Randal Muani (7.2/10) – Randal scored a lighting counter attack down the left. He was also good with the touches and passes.
Moses Simon (7.1/10)– Simon He had an excellent game with some very good crosses and build up chances
Substitutes:
Roli Pereira de Sa- N/A
Marcus Coco- N/A
Charles Traore- N/A
Sebastien Corchia- N/A
PSG
Keylor Navas (gk) (6.6/10) – Navas had an off day. Nantes’ three goals in the first half surprised him, but he didn’t face much opposition after that.
Thilo Kehrer (6.1/10) – Kehrer was an up to the mark and was helter-shelter to face the speed of Nantes players, Moses Simon
Marquinhos (6.9/10) – Lost pace to the Nantes winger. Marquinhos played more swiftly in the second half. Did three clearance
Presnel Kimpembe (6.7/10) – Kimpembe was mostly off position and made it simple for Nantes players to get through PSG’s defence
Juan Bernat (6.6/10) – Juan was subbed at 74th minute. Was good in defence but fail to make the game.
Marco Verratti (7/10) – Verratti did141 touches with 91% pass accuracy. Won 14 ground duels and one aerial duel.
Idrissa Gueye (6.7/10) – Idrissa was brilliant with the passes with 95% pass accuracy. But was more defensive in this match.
Georginio Wijnaldum (5.6/10) – Wijnaldum could not make a significant impact until finally replaced in the 65th minute.
Jr. Neymar (6.9/10)- Neymar scored the opening goal for PSG in the 47th minute but missed a penalty chance.
Kylian Mbappe (7/10) – Mbappe had two shorts on target. Missed one great chance. Was impressed with the run and positioning.
Lionel Messi (8.1/10) – Messi was an impressive one again. Gave one assist. Controlled the game very well.
Substitutes:
Achraf Hakimi- N/A
Mauro Icardi- N/A
Angel Di Maris- N/A
Julian Draxler- N/A
Nuno Mendes- N/A
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