I have bad news for PSG fans...
Two important names are absent for many weeks. They can still handle the Ligue 1 easily but the real problem is the Champions League for them.
The
Atalanta (H) and
Barcelona (A) games are likely to be a miss for both of them. Dembele is doubtful for even the third fixture then which is against
Leverkusen (A).
Maybe another problematic start for PSG in league phase or not?
People who were saying that PSG can actually retain the UCL trophy by winning this year's edition too in an impressive fashion, I hope they now realize that it's not all just black and white. There are a lot of factors and metrics involved.
Barcelona might be a big test to them, but I think they will try beating Atalanta and Leverkusen (Leverkusen is no longer the one we used to know about). It's a shame that Dembélé won't be playing against his former club.
I believe people were saying PSG can actually retain the Champions League trophy because of their last season's performance and dominance in the Champions League, but I feel PSG can't retain the Champions League trophy this season because I believe PSG can't maintain their last season's performance this season. Barcelona will be a difficult opponent for PSG in the Champions League, and I am even rooting for Barcelona to beat PSG since Dembele won't play against Barcelona.