Paris Saint-Germain Players on International Duty

Discussion in 'Paris Saint Germain' started by Pandore, Jun 7, 2015.

  1. Catracho_Azul

    Catracho_Azul Member+

    Jun 16, 2008
    New Orleans
    Club:
    Corinthians Sao Paulo
    Nat'l Team:
    Honduras
    Pastore's performance against Ecuador further makes the claims of "Pastore>>Verratti" even on an international level just a bit more laughable, although I continue to love both players equally since both have managed to contribute in very fundamental ways here in Paris.

    Comparisons are dumb anyways, I hope they both succeed!
     
  2. Pandore

    Pandore Member+

    Jun 24, 2014
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    Honestly, they were both our best players last season and they've both underperformed this season (especially Pastore). I think a lot of it is down to the fact that he wasn't able to have a proper pre-season after getting to the Copa America final with Argentina. The problem is that with him being benched 99% of the time, he hasn't able to regain his form. I know I talk about it a lot, but I'm really not happy with the Pastore/Marquinhos situation.

    Anyway, hopefully he can play well tonight for Argentina. I'll be watching that game and then switching to the Brazil game after it's over.
     
  3. totti fan

    totti fan Red Card

    Jun 24, 2010
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    How is Verratti underperforming relative to last year? He looks a lot more solid than he used to.
     
  4. Pandore

    Pandore Member+

    Jun 24, 2014
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    I'm not talking about his performances for Italy. And he still looks very solid. When I say that he's been underperforming overall, it's because he set such a high standard last season. He has still been playing very well.

    But I have no interest in turning this into yet another argument about Verratti, so that is my last comment regarding this matter.
     
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  5. Pandore

    Pandore Member+

    Jun 24, 2014
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    Pastore subbed off. Matuidi is suspended against Bastia anyway, so it is good that Pastore isn't playing the full game.
     
  6. totti fan

    totti fan Red Card

    Jun 24, 2010
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    I meant physically solid, my mistake I wasn't clear.
    Not interested in fighting either the question was about how has he dropped below last years high standards?
    But if you don't want to answer me, oh well...
     
  7. Dom. FC

    Dom. FC Member+

    May 10, 2004
    Central US
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  8. Dom. FC

    Dom. FC Member+

    May 10, 2004
    Central US
    Cavanni with a rocket of a goal against Brazil, you know the kind that often go high or wide for PSG.
     
  9. Mengão86

    Mengão86 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Flamengo
    Brazil
    Nov 16, 2005
    Maryland, RJ/ES/PE
    Club:
    Flamengo Rio Janeiro
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    David Luiz has a stinker vs Uruguay. Yet he will still continue to be called and probably start when Thiago Silva continues to be omitted. For today's game vs Paraguay, Dunga opted for Gil over Marquinhos to fill in for David Luiz, who is suspended. Look, I've been defending David Luiz for unjustified criticism for years, but his form hasn't been the same for Brazil since the 7-1 game. He's not deserving of starting, especially not over Thiago Silva.
     
  10. Pandore

    Pandore Member+

    Jun 24, 2014
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    To be fair, Thiago Silva is the best CB in the world (and by far, in my opinion), so that's not saying much! That's disappointing to hear about Luiz though.

    Thiago Silva won't be called up as long as Dunga is in charge. It's purely personal. As for Marquinhos, does Dunga have a problem with younger players? Or what do you think it is?
     
  11. Mengão86

    Mengão86 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Flamengo
    Brazil
    Nov 16, 2005
    Maryland, RJ/ES/PE
    Club:
    Flamengo Rio Janeiro
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    I honestly have no idea why he opted for Gil over Marquinhos. Gil is currently playing in China. Dunga seems to have taken affinity to ex-Corinthians player who play in China (like Renato Augusto). I'd say most fans prefer we play Marquinhos.
     
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  12. LKSisSexy

    LKSisSexy Member

    Mar 19, 2010
    Di Maria injured. Screw this
     
  13. Pandore

    Pandore Member+

    Jun 24, 2014
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    This is really bad news. Now I'm A LOT more worried about next week.
     
  14. LKSisSexy

    LKSisSexy Member

    Mar 19, 2010
    Without Di Maria and Veratti. Lawd help us
     
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  15. Pandore

    Pandore Member+

    Jun 24, 2014
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    And Pastore. :(
     
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  16. N. Platini

    N. Platini Member

    Jan 31, 2006
    Londres
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    Has it been confirmed Di Maria is out next week ?
     
  17. Pandore

    Pandore Member+

    Jun 24, 2014
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    As far as I've seen, it hasn't been confirmed yet.
     
  18. Dom. FC

    Dom. FC Member+

    May 10, 2004
    Central US
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  19. StarrMatthieu

    StarrMatthieu Member+

    Dec 15, 2007
    USA/FRANCE
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    This fcuking sucks I hate everything...... I hope he's okay....
     
  20. Dom. FC

    Dom. FC Member+

    May 10, 2004
    Central US
    Injury was in the +/- 5th minute, it looked like a shin on shin whack, he was shown rubbing it in about the 9th minute but still running and playing, somewhere in there he came off for some 'magic' spray and then he came off for good in the 31st but after Argentina went up 2 - 0. So maybe not playing this weekend, let MC wonder about it, and then full speed ahead (I hope).
     
  21. Pandore

    Pandore Member+

    Jun 24, 2014
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    Di Maria comes off injured against Panama. :thumbsdown:
     
  22. Pandore

    Pandore Member+

    Jun 24, 2014
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
  23. Dom. FC

    Dom. FC Member+

    May 10, 2004
    Central US
    It will be interesting if Silva and Luiz get to join Neymar on the Olympic team. ;>)

    I would guess Di Maria's injury might impact the rest of the Copa America and possibly the PSG North American tour but not anything beyond that?
     
  24. Pandore

    Pandore Member+

    Jun 24, 2014
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    Oh sorry, I meant to update but I forgot; apparently ADM's injury is nothing serious and he should be back soon. Apparently he might even feature in the knockout stages at some point.

    TS is too good for Brazil, both in talent and character. ;)

    They had Marquinhos on the bench FFS.
     
  25. Pandore

    Pandore Member+

    Jun 24, 2014
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France

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