PSG ratings v Reims: Mbappe 9, Neymar 7, Wijnaldum 5 - and a debut for Lionel Messi

PSG claim 2-0 win at Reims as Argentine plays for first time

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  PSG RATINGS: Keylor Navas - 6, Didn’t have too much to do but came close to being caught out a couple of times – especially when Moreto Cassama’s clipped shot from the edge of the box went off the post and behind. Was saved by the offside flag after some shaky goalkeeping. AFP

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  Achraf Hakimi - 7, Lost the ball in a dangerous area early in the second half but wasn’t punished. However, the Moroccan showed what he can offer in an attacking sense when he broke forward and put in a perfectly weighted cross for Kylian Mbappe. AFP

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  Thilo Kehrer - 6, Looked switched on throughout the game and usually looked comfortable defensively. AFP

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  Marquinhos - 6, There were a few times where the Brazilian looked a bit complacent, but he wasn’t tested too much throughout the game and dealt with most situations with ease. AP

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  Abdou Diallo - 5, There were a few occasions where he was sloppy on the ball. Almost caught out Predrag Rajkovic with a flick at the end of the first half. Was booked for a foul on Marshall Munetsi in the 55th minute. Getty

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  Idrissa Gueye - 7, Had a few sloppy moments near the start but showed the quality of his passing with a brilliant ball to release Hakimi for the second goal. Worked hard throughout. Reuters

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  Marco Verratti - 7, Worked well in midfield to chase down the ball and passed it neatly. Was booked shortly before half-time for a lunge on Ilan Kebbal. AFP

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  Georginio Wijnaldum - 5, Could have had a goal or assist if the Dutchman was more decisive when a chance came his way in the first half. Was very quiet in general before being brought off. AFP

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  Angel di Maria - 8, His cross for Kylian Mbappe’s opener was by far the biggest moment of quality in the first half. The Argentine was also one of the players who looked urgent throughout his time on the pitch. AFP

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  Kylian Mbappe - 9, Showed just how clinical he can be with two brilliant finishes to score both of PSG’s first goals of the game. AP

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  Neymar - 7, Showed his technical brilliance plenty of times, even if it wasn’t always in the most productive way. AP

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  SUBS: Lionel Messi (Neymar, 66’) - 7, PSG’s passing quickened as soon as he came on, with the Argentine at the centre of a lot of it. Also made a couple of good bursts forward. AP

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  Ander Herrera (Wijnaldum, 66’) - 6, Worked hard once he came on and gave a good account of himself without doing anything to stand out. AFP

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  Leandro Paredes (Verratti, 75’) – N/R, Was booked for a reckless and unnecessary sliding tackle on Marshall Munetsi. Reuters

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  Presnel Kimpembe (Diallo, 75’) – N/R, Showed good concentration despite coming into a comfortable situation and made a great tackle on Andrew Gravillon. AP

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  Julian Draxler (Di Maria, 81) – N/R, Had a couple of nice moments on the ball but didn’t do anything that made a massive impact. AFP

Mauricio Pochettino said Lionel Messi brought a calmness to Paris St Germain as he made his much-anticipated debut in Sunday’s 2-0 win at Reims.

PSG were two goals up by the time Messi was introduced as a 66th-minute substitute for former Barcelona teammate Neymar, with Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe having netted twice as speculation continues to swirl over his own future.

The Argentina international’s arrival was greeted with enthusiastic cheers from the 6,000 travelling fans and while he was unable to claim a goal, Pochettino said Messi’s presence had an impact.

“I felt it as soon as he came on to the field and his first touches of the ball,” said the manager.

“He brought a calmness to the team. It’s very important to get off to a good start, even for him.

“He was happy and he is well integrated into the group. It was a question of common sense to give him his debut.”

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner signed a two-year deal in the French capital on August 10 after ending a 21-year spell at Barca, but he had not played since winning the Copa America with Argentina on July 11.

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