Troyes 1-2 PSG: 5 Hits and Flops as Parisians win their opening game of the campaign| Ligue 1 2021-22

Kylian Mbappe rejoices after setting up Mauro Icardi. / Image: Ligue 1 Twitter Handle
Kylian Mbappe rejoices after setting up Mauro Icardi. / Image: Ligue 1 Twitter Handle

#3. Hit: Ander Herrera, PSG

Ander Herrera applauds the fans/ Image: PSG Twitter
Ander Herrera applauds the fans/ Image: PSG Twitter

Ander Herrera enjoyed a great game for PSG in the center of the park. The former Manchester United star took complete hold of the proceedings. He acted as a focal point in the center as he tried to orchestrate the game and maintain the tempo.

Herrera completed 81 passes (most) throughout the game. Moreover, he created five chances for PSG last night. He even set up Achraf Hakimi with a beautiful searching pass for PSG's equalizer of the game. His presence in the center allowed Georginio Wijnaldum and Julian Draxler to move up into more advanced positions.


#2. Flop: Yoann Touzghar, Troyes

Yoann Touzghar failed to threaten PSG's defensive back-line. The 34-year-old was isolated higher up the pitch and hardly made any contribution to the game. Touzghar only had 20 touches throughout his stay on the pitch.

The Tunisian found it difficult to break through the lines and move past the duo of Thilo Kehrer and Presnel Kimpembe. He was eventually replaced by Mykola Kukharevych in the 80th minute of the game.


#1. Hit: Kylian Mbappe, PSG

Kylian Mbappe in action against Troyes/ Image: Goal India
Kylian Mbappe in action against Troyes/ Image: Goal India

Kylian Mbappe was PSG's star of the night. The Frenchman raised the temperature of the game. Mbappe was too hot for the hosts to handle. He dazzled past Troyes' back-line at his own will and looked threatening every time he pulled clear. Mbappe came very close to scoring a goal as well but his effort was cleared off the line.

Mbappe won seven duels, completed five dribbles, made four recoveries and created five chances throughout the game. The 22-year-old was instrumental in PSG's win. He drew Gallon away from his post and brilliantly set one up for Mauro Icardi's winner of the night.

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