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      PSG boss Tuchel hails ex-Man Utd star Ander Herrera for ‘dying in the dressing room’ in amazing display vs Rennes

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      PSG boss Thomas Tuchel has hailed former Manchester United star Ander Herrera who ‘died in the dressing room’ after a tireless performance against Rennes.
      The Ligue 1 holders ran out 3-0 winners thanks to goals from another ex-United player in Angel Di Maria but it was Herrera who drew the most attention from his manager for a lung-busting display.

      Herrera impressed from the midfield as PSG ran out winners over RennesCredit: Icon Sport – Getty

      A masked Tuchel praised his outstanding performers – but also lamented more injury concernsCredit: AFP or licensors

      And it was an important win for Paris-Saint Germain amid an injury crisis which has left the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Marco Veratti on the sidelines.
      Tuchel believes Herrera’s energy made up for absentees and was instrumental in leaving PSG five points clear at the top.
      The German boss said after the match: “Ander was dead before the match. He died in the dressing room tonight.
      “What he did was exceptional. The same for Leandro Paredes.

      “We played a really good Rennes team but we showed a good mentality and a collective effort. It was a great win.”
      Tuchel was also left impressed with the brace bagged by Di Maria, who was Herrera’s teammate during his stint at Old Trafford.
      The winger assisted the first goal when he intercepted the Rennes’ goalkeeper’s pass and nipped in to play it to Moise Kean.
      The Everton loanee collected the pass before slamming a shot into the bottom corner.

      Di Maria then made it 2-0 after 20 minutes when a brilliant pass by Herrera put him through on goal.

      Tuchel’s team started the league season slow but PSG have since recoveredCredit: Icon Sport – Getty
      He audaciously chipped the keeper before watching the ball dip into the net.
      The Argentine got PSG’s third in the second half as he drove a wonderful low effort past the keeper.
      It was a much-needed performance for the 32-year-old after he missed a crucial penalty in PSG’s midweek Champions League loss to RB Leipzig.
      Tuchel said: “Angel likes to play a lot to get his rhythm. He was suspended for four games and it was very difficult for him – and serious for us.
      “After his missed penalty in Leipzig, which was a key moment, he was very sad. Today, he took his responsibilities and gave a good response.
      “That’s sport. There will be difficult and sad moments, but you must get up. He did that and I’m very happy.”

      The only downside for the manager was more injury concerns.
      He added: “Moise Kean took a lot of blows, and he already had pains before the match. We used him a lot and physically, he was exceptional. I hope there’s nothing too serious for him.
      “Idrissa Gueye is suffering again with his hamstring, and for Thilo Kehrer, it’s the same groin injury. That means it’s grave. Alessandro Florenzi is not injured. He was very tired.”

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      Neymar ‘tells PSG he wants to renew contract and has even started scouting market for world-class transfers to join him’

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      NEYMAR has reportedly told Paris Saint-Germain he wants a new contract – and is already helping the French club scout for signings.
      Eight straight Ligue 1 wins have Les Parisiens comfortably top of the table, although the Brazilian missed Saturday’s 3-0 win over Rennes through injury.

      Neymar has reportedly recommended signings to improve the Paris Saint-Germain teamCredit: AFP or licensors

      Neymar has missed over half of his side’s games this year due to a combination of coronavirus, suspension and a recently accrued groin problem.
      But he is confident of remaining a focal point of the team and is said to want a new contract.
      According to Telefoot, the forward has told sporting director Leonardo that he wants to renew his deal, which expires in 2022.
      In addition, Neymar has reportedly started scouting out players from around the world who can strengthen PSG’s squad.

      The international break is expected to see the club’s Qatari investors and board hold a summit to discuss their next steps.
      Thomas Tuchel’s position as coach is thought to be under minor threat but the German is likely to stay in the job amid PSG’s poor start in the Champions League.

      And while renewing Neymar’s contract is said to be something the club want to do, it is not seen as an urgent priority.
      It has previously been reported that the 28-year-old will accept the same £600,000-a-week terms he is currently on.

      There were rumours that PSG would lose the world-record signing to Barcelona in the summer of 2019.
      Neymar reportedly told the club he wanted to leave although a transfer could not be agreed.

      And Barcelona’s massive financial crisis means a fresh bid is highly unlikely.
      Therefore Kylian Mbappe’s contract situation is seen as a more pressing matter.
      Real Madrid are thought to be very keen on the striker, whose deal also expires in 2022.
      Mbappe has reportedly been offered a deal that would see him earn the same mega pay packet as Neymar, although no agreement has been reached.

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      Real Madrid plan for new wave of Galacticos with stunning triple transfer for Mbappe, Haaland and Camavinga

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly planning a stunning triple swoop to bring in Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Eduardo Camavinga.
      Los Blancos have cash to spend next year having failed to sign anyone this summer due to the coronavirus crisis, while their key targets were not available.

      This is how Real Madrid could start if they sign all their key targets

      According to AS, Zinedine Zidane’s side are in pole position to land Borussia Dortmund striker Haaland when he decides to leave the German club.
      Manchester United have also been linked with a move to sign the Norway international, but it is believed Real are at the front of the queue.
      The Spanish news outlet also claims that Paris Saint Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is being chased by Zizou.
      Meanwhile Rennes starlet Camavinga remains a priority for Real as they look to replace the ageing Luka Modric.

      SunSport reported in September how the trio were being eyed up by Real as they plan for a new wave of Galacticos.
      Should Real manage to sign the exciting youngsters, they would most certainly boast one of the most lethal sides in Europe.
      Thibaut Courtois would retain his place between the sticks, while Dani Carvajal would start at right-back with Ferland Mendy to edge out Marcelo at left-back.
      The centre-back pairing would likely be Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane with the two having formed a formidable partnership.

      Brazilian defensive midfielder Casemiro would likely sit in front of the back four, with Toni Kroos and Camavinga playing slightly ahead.
      To accommodate Eden Hazard featuring on the left wing, Mbappe may be shunted out on the right wing, despite it not being his natural position.
      Despite Karim Benzema impressing of late for Real, he could find himself on the bench in favour of Haaland.
      A wealth of attacking talent would also be on the bench, as Zidane would not only be able to rely on Benzema, but also Vinicius Junior, Isco and potentially Gareth Bale.

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      PSG stars rescued by firefighters after being trapped in lift for 50 minutes before RB Leipzig loss in Champions League

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      FIREFIGHTERS were called to rescue several Paris Saint-Germain stars stuck in a lift before their Champions League loss to RB Leipzig.
      The Ligue 1 champions were staying in the German city’s Steigenberger Grand Hotel while preparing for the match.

      Layvin Kurzawa posted footage from inside the lift as team-mates joked outside

      Firefighters came to the stars’ rescue almost an hour later

      After training on Tuesday night, a host of PSG players got into the lift at 9pm.
      However, it broke down between two floors and the stars were stuck.
      Layvin Kurzawa uploaded footage from inside the lift, revealing that they spent 50 minutes waiting to be rescued.
      Also present were Moise Kean, Angel Di Maria, Presnel Kimpembe, Leandro Paredes, Marquinhos, Bandiougou Fadiga, Abdou Diallo, Idrissa Gueye, Colin Dagba and Kays Ruiz-Atil.

      An Instagram story showed the troop’s PSG colleagues call up through the shaft to check if they were ok.
      When one asked who was inside, another outside the lift joked: “Neymar and Mbappe.”
      Neither striker had travelled to Germany due to injury complaints, with the remark drawing much laughter from those on stable ground.
      It is not known whether any player experienced any specific difficulty while trapped in the lift.

      Leipzig’s Steigenberger GrandHotel was the scene of the incident

      Les Parisiens fell to a 2-1 defeat in GermanyCredit: EPA

      Another of Kurzawa’s clips showed three firefighters leaning into the lift with the rescue underway.
      Six of the trapped players started Wednesday’s shock defeat to Leipzig.
      An early goal from Di Maria was not enough as Leipzig scored either side of the break.
      PSG’s night went from bad to worse when Gueye and Kimpembe were sent off late on – with Les Parisiens left third in Group H after two defeats from three games.

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      PSG star Mauro Icardi’s stunning wife Wanda treats fans to bikini pic by her pool in cheeky ‘isolated at home’ post

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      MAURO ICARDI’S wife Wanda Nara has yet again treated her Instagram followers with a cheeky picture as she posted a snap of herself in a bikini.
      The 33-year-old delighted her fans earlier in the week after she uploaded a revealing photo of her in a skin-tight leather catsuit for Halloween.

      Wanda Nara set pulses racing on Instagram with this bikini snap by her swimming poolCredit: Instagram @wanda_icardi

      Mauro Icardi’s wife Nara delighted her followers with this revealing picture

      Argentine beauty Nara boasts over 7.1 million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @wanda_icardi

      And the Argentine beauty has followed that up by leaving little to the imagination as she relaxed by her swimming pool in Paris.
      Captioning the saucy snap, she said: “Isolated at home.”
      Her army of fans were quick to show their support to the Buenos Aires native.
      One user tweeted: “Another day when I get up sick of not being Wanda Nara.”

      Another messaged: “If I had the house and the money of Wanda Nara I would stay isolated with pleasure.”
      A third simply stated: “Epic.”
      Meanwhile one wrote: “Tired of not being Wanda Nara.”
      Others replied with a number of love heart and fire emojis in the comments section.

      Nara – who was married to Icardi’s former Sampdoria team-mate Maxi Lopez – has revealed the Paris Saint-Germain striker refuses to have sex with her if his team loses.
      She was asked her thoughts on Icardi’s former Inter boss Antonio Conte’s claims that footballers should make as little effort as possible during sex.
      To which she said said: “I do not know what to say.
      “He should try it before a match but Mauro is very professional and does not do anything before a match.
      “Only after and if the match went well.
      “If it does not go well, he does not even want to look at me.”

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      PSG set to field 15-year-old defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu and make him youngest player in their history

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN boss Thomas Tuchel is reportedly ready to hand a debut to 15-year-old prodigy El Chadaille Bitshiabu.
      France Football claims the teenage centre-back, who stands at 6ft 5in, is in line to become PSG’s youngest-ever senior player in the coming weeks.

      Thomas Tuchel is ready to make 15-year-old El Chadaille Bitshiabu PSG’s youngest-ever playerCredit: AFP – Getty

      Tuchel apparently believes he needs to turn to his youngsters after being hit by injuries during a congested run of fixtures.
      And Bitshiabu could now make history after establishing himself as PSG’s top U19-side star, having already caused a stir when playing for their U12s in 2017.
      The youngest player to represent the club so far is now-Bayern Munich ace Kingsley Coman, who was just 16 years, eight months and four days old when he faced Sochaux in February 2013.
      However, it remains to be seen if Bitshiabu plays any part in tonight’s Champions League clash against RB Leipzig.

      And he could be left waiting for Saturday’s Ligue 1 clash with Rennes at the Parc des Princes.
      As for tonight, PSG are without world record signing Neymar, who is out with a groin injury for the whole of November.
      Kylian Mbappe is also a major doubt to face Leipzig after missing training on Monday.
      And striker Mauro Icardi will be absent as well, meaning Everton loanee Moise Kean is set to start up front.

      Tuchel made it clear last month that he was not happy with PSG’s hard run of seven games in just 22 days between the October and November international breaks.
      He told reporters: “We’re going to kill the players. That’s what I’ve always said.
      “We are going to kill them because there is an important link between preparation, performance and rest.”
      Meanwhile, Neymar is believed to be closing in on a new five-year contract with PSG.
      It’s reported that there is no chance of a return to old side Barcelona.
      And Neymar has informed PSG chiefs he is ready to commit to new terms, which are sure to improve his current salary of £600,000-a-week.

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      Neymar set to sign lucrative new PSG contract after ‘accepting Barcelona cannot afford transfer’

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      NEYMAR is reportedly ready to rule out a return to Barcelona and commit to Paris Saint-Germain.
      A five-year deal with the Ligue 1 club is now on the agenda for the Brazilian following multiple transfer sagas involving his old team.

      Neymar, 28, is set to finally end talk of a move to Barcelona and sign a new PSG contractCredit: Getty – Pool

      According to FootMercato, Neymar told PSG bosses that he wanted to sign a fresh contract during their run to the Champions League final.
      Bayern Munich beat Les Parisiens in their first trip to the showpiece match, with RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta conquered in the knockout rounds.
      It was after PSG’s victory over the Serie A side that the 28-year-old is said to have made his mind up on staying.
      Currently earning north of £600,000-a-week, Neymar is reportedly content with a contract on the same terms.

      He is said to have communicated his desire directly to PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, although negotiations are not expected to be completed overnight.
      PSG are thought to be focusing on renewing Kylian Mbappe’s contract as a matter of greater urgency.

      The Frenchman, 21, is a massive target for Real Madrid next summer, with both players’ deals expiring in 2022.
      Ruled out until the end of the month with a groin injury, Neymar has two goals and four assists to his name in 2020-21.

      A move back to Barcelona was strongly touted last year and the winger even told PSG he wanted to leave.

      However, the Catalans are now fighting a crisis on and off the pitch.
      Lionel Messi’s summer bid to move away came amid heavy financial losses, accentuated by the coronavirus pandemic.
      And, having been thrashed 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Barcelona have made their worst start to a LaLiga campaign in 18 years.

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      PSG wanted to sign Thiago but ended up with his brother Rafinha instead, reveals pair’s dad

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN were forced to settle for Rafinha Alcantara after failing with bid for brother Thiago, it has been revealed.
      Liverpool did not sign Spain international Thiago until mid-September but their move for the playmaker was long in the making.

      Thiago Alcantara (right) became a target for Paris Saint-Germain before he joined LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The Ligue 1 side were instead pushed to sign his brother, Rafinha (left)Credit: Reuters

      With PSG suffering an injury crisis in midfield, they turned to the 29-year-old but, according to the players’ father, Mazinho, they arrived too late.
      That led them to consider other options with Mazinho urging Les Parisiens’ sporting director Leonardo to consider his other son.
      He told France Football, via GFFN: “I had already spoken with Leonardo a while ago, but it was for Thiago.
      “Leonardo wanted to sign him for PSG, but Thiago had already found an agreement with Liverpool.

      “We then spoke about Rafa but he wasn’t part of Leonardo’s plans at that moment. I think that he must have thought about it, that he realised the nature of the opportunity and that it would be a coup to sign him.
      “When he began talks again, Leonardo had changed his mind. And everything accelerated on the final day.

      “It was on Monday that we had to work hard to convince both clubs.
      “We were scared, but thanks to God, five or six hours before the deadline, we found an agreement.

      “Leonardo wanted Thiago, he got Rafinha. And for Rafa, it was a dream to join such a club.”
      The Alcantara clan is a considerable one in footballing terms, with dad Mazinho, 54, part of the Brazil side that won the 1994 World Cup.
      Both players came through the ranks at Barcelona with Thiago joining Pep Guardiola in moving to Bayern Munich, before his recent switch to Liverpool.
      The Reds have been unable to enjoy their £25million signing with only one start to his name.

      Coronavirus kept the midfielder out of the side for a week before he was injured in the challenge that earned Richarlison a red card in last month’s Merseyside derby.
      Rafinha, who chose to represent Brazil, has put together an unexpectedly solid start to life in Paris.
      Three Ligue 1 starts have come in convincing wins over Nimes, Dijon and Nantes while he has come off the bench twice in the Champions League.
      PSG are said to have paid as little as £2.7m for the 27-year-old, who was unwanted at Barcelona after a loan spell at Celta Vigo.

      Ex-Brazil midfielder Mazinho (left) has spoken of PSG’s attempts to sign his sons

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