5 Paris Saint-Germain players who have underperformed this season (2021-22)

PSG v Manchester City: Group A - UEFA Champions League
PSG v Manchester City: Group A - UEFA Champions League

#3. Georginio Wijnaldum

RB Leipzig v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League
RB Leipzig v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

Georginio Wijnaldum is yet to make any substantial impact since signing for Paris Saint-Germain.

The Dutchman spent five successful years with Liverpool before joining Paris Saint-Germain last year on a free transfer. Initially considered a shrewd piece of business by the French outfit, the transfer is yet to reap any real rewards.

Wijnaldum is recognized as one of Europe's most experienced and versatile midfielders. He is extremely crafty in possession and often makes useful tackles and interceptions.

Wijnaldum has made 19 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain this season, but is yet to replicate the quality he displayed during his Liverpool days. He has already been linked with a move away from the club in the summer.


#2. Lionel Messi

Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

To call Lionel Messi an underperformer is bound to raise eyebrows.

Unfortunately for the Argentine, things haven't quite been rosy since he moved to Paris Saint-Germain. Signed on a free transfer last year, Messi left boyhood club Barcelona after 16 long and successful years.

Messi seemed like the missing piece in the squad when he was signed, but he is yet to reach the levels he regularly used to display for Barcelona.

Messi is well-known for putting up astronomical numbers of goals and assists year after year. His output has dropped considerably this year.

After initial struggles, however, Messi seems to have adjusted to life in France in the last couple of months.

Messi has just two league goals to his name this season. With over half the season completed already, Messi certainly has a lot to do as we approach the business end of season.


#1. Mauro Icardi

Sevilla v Paris Saint-Germain - Pre-Season Friendly
Sevilla v Paris Saint-Germain - Pre-Season Friendly

Mauro Icardi's move to Paris Saint-Germain simply hasn't worked out.

The Argentine is an excellent goalscorer, but has seen his form dip drastically over the last three years. His best-ever season came with Inter Milan in 2017-18, when Icardi managed a ridiculous 29 goals in just 34 league appearances.

Icardi followed this up with another decent season at Inter, after which he moved to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2020. In the two years since, Icardi's output has been underwhelming to say the least.

The 28-year-old has only managed to score 11 league goals in the last two years. Amid serious concerns about his form, the Argentine has reportedly been offered to several clubs already.

It looks increasingly likely that Icardi will be on the move this summer.

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