PSG struggles with recurring defensive frailties this season

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With a surprise line-up from Luis Enrique, PSG managed to beat FC Espaly 2-4, in a French Cup match that turned out to be more disputed than expected.

Despite the difficulties, the Parisians secured their qualification to the round of 16, highlighting the irregular debut of Axel Tappe, a young man with potential but still with aspects to improve.

The debut of Axel Tappe, a 17-year-old defender, left mixed impressions. Although he showed promising flashes, he made mistakes that reflect the need to polish his game.

Despite this, it is expected that he will continue working with the PSG first team and receive more opportunities in the future.


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The biggest challenge for PSG is to keep a clean sheet

Arnau Tenas, PSG’s third goalkeeper, was also under scrutiny. Although he was expected to keep a clean sheet, he received two goals from FC Espaly.

Both goals were with a certain degree of responsibility from the Spanish goalkeeper, but not everything can be his fault, the PSG defense is largely responsible for the team’s setbacks and this has been a problem for PSG throughout history.

The first goal for the home team came in the third minute after a defensive error combined with a weak response from Arnau Tenas.

The second goal came after a rebound that he managed to stop in the first play, but in the second it was very difficult to save.


An important goalkeeper but one who does not fit in at PSG

Despite these failures and the great sporting inconsistency of Arnau Tenas, he is a talented goalkeeper, having won the gold medal at the Olympic Games last year.

However, everything seems to indicate that his future at PSG could be bright if he receives more minutes and is on the right path, but it is likely that he will soon look for opportunities outside the club.

PSG continues to advance in the French Cup while adjusting its roster and strategies in the midst of a season full of challenges.