Lionel Messi is unable to play against Lorient due to Achilles tendon problem. Therefore, before the World Cup, the responsibility of winning the team in this match fell on Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Even though Mbappe could not fulfill that duty today, PSG won with goals and assists from Neymar. Lorient beat them 2-1 at home.
Lorien is in great form this season. PSG was at number 4 in the points table till the match. Still, PSG entered the field as definite favorites against Lorient. Because, Lorient has managed to beat PSG only once in the last 15 appearances. Apart from this, PSG are unbeaten in the last 11 matches away from home in the league
PSG started the match like favorites. In the 7th minute of the match, the first opportunity came in front of Neymar. However, Neymar could not put the ball in the net with his left foot shot. It was Neymar again in the 9th minute of the match, but this time the Brazilian forward did not make a mistake. Ugo Ekiti assisted Neymar's goal. Ekiti could have had a shot on the post himself, but took no chances and headed the ball towards Neymar.
They lead by 1-0. This is Neymar's 11th goal in the league. After that, PSG kept possession of the ball, but could not create opportunities in front of the goal. Kylian Mbappe, Sergio Ramos had chances but could not advance the team in the first half
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