After Naples – PSG (1-1) – The notes: Thiago Silva the gravedigger, Neymar half-angel, half-demon – Champions League 2018-2019 – Football

Gianluigi Buffon: 5.5

I loved : At the height of the storm, he held the course. His double parade against Dries Mertens (51st, 52nd) and his miracle stop on Ruiz have kept the head of the PSG out of the water. A leader who brings all that is expected of him in those moments.

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I did not like : He is at the origin of Neapolitan strongest time on a bad catch of ball (48e) which causes a corner. It is also he who triggers the penalty, forced to foul Callejon. Some reminders not at the level.

In short : He deserved to finish the match with a clean-sheet.

Marquinhos: 5.5

I loved : Faced with a badge that has not ceased to tickle in his area, Marquinhos has made a good overall performance. Some nice interventions and attempts to overcome its function to recovery.

I did not like : In the Neapolitan weather, he suffered a lot and did not stop the wave.

In short : Solid but not foolproof.

Thiago Silva: 3

I loved : Until the hour of play, just about everything. This role of last defender suits him perfectly. Interceptions, duels and anticipations dictated his match. It is he who deflects the ball on the recovery of Insigne at the 28th or saves the Parisian bad on a return of the last chance (55th).

I did not like : His terrible technical error that plunges Paris. An easily controlled ball that benefits Callejon and revives Napoli (61st). His long game also did not have the expected success early in the game.

In short : A huge mistake that ruins everything.

Thilo Kehrer: 6.5

I loved : His good current phase has withstood the European test. In the tone of the duels, he was sober. He managed to save the match with a shot from Callejon (54). He gained confidence in his recovery as the game progressed. He ends the meeting in right piston, proof of his versatility.

I did not like : His yellow card after his huge buffer on Callejon (31). This action showed that his tendency to throw himself has not completely disappeared.

In short : A fighter who keeps on progressing.

Replaced by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (90 + 4th).

Thomas Meunier: 5

I loved : As usual, he walked down the hall and tried to bring the excess. Often well placed offensively, he could have ended his match by being decisive.

I did not like : This is where the problem lies. In the last act, he clearly fished. Served on a platter by Neymar, he wavered (16th). His center for Mbappé narrowly missed him (35th). He sometimes let Insigne wander around his back, leaving Marquinhos to the limit.

In short : We knew it more decisive.

Replaced by Presnel Kimpembe (73rd), very solid on his playing time.

Marco Verratti: 6

I loved : Only aligned midfielder, he strove to smooth the game and make the task easy for his. Very valuable in ball conservation. Smart like a monkey late in the game with a tactical foul on an opponent. An intervention worthy of the finest hours of catenaccio (89th).

I did not like : To patch the gaps, he was sometimes late, like his fault at the entrance to the surface in the first period (38th). Less whimsical and therefore less creative than usual.

In short : Serious and in tone.

Julian Draxler: 6.5

I loved : Its technical correctness and simplicity. German has a sense of play and never does too much. But in his new role, it is his ability to press and spring on the adverse control that should be emphasized. Precious in both aspects of the game.

I did not like : Like his teammates, he sank during the Neapolitan weather, exceeded by the speed and intensity of Italy.

In short : A real resort to this post. Rabiot may be heating the bench for some time.

Juan Bernat: 6

I loved : His goal, self-sacrificing that illustrates his desire to hang on each ball. A realization that has totally launched. Much more incisive, he could (had?) Collect a penalty (72). A rise that has helped the PSG.

I did not like : His start of the match, still too neutral. He is always more at home in the opposing field than in his own. A problem when Paris suffers.

In short : His best Paris match.

Angel Di Maria: 4

I loved : In the offensive trio of Paris, he has often placed in the meantime to disrupt the Neapolitan defense. Some interesting shifts (16th) that could bring the danger at times.

I did not like : Wounded balloons, he ended up to win the ball. Not necessarily inspired in his long game, he made no difference and never knew how to take advantage of his position between the lines.

In short : Much too discreet.

Replaced by Edinson Cavani in the 77thwho had nothing to eat.

Neymar: 5.5

I loved : His first period, worthy of a symphony of Mozart. Which player when he plays this way! Between his exceptional shots, his incisive rushes, his left exterior opening and his technical gestures in timing, he mistreated the Neapolitan defense and literally guided the PSG. His penultimate pbad to Mbappé on goal is a model of its kind.

I did not like : His second period. His (too much?) Big responsibility in the Parisian offensive animation is putting too heavy weight on his shoulders. Between dilettantism, bad choice, vain individual attempts and annoyance he showed his worst face. Usually so inclined to fall, he prefers to resist the fault of Albiol while a little vice could have served (57th). His kicks, between corner two and free kick in the wall, were not up to par.

In short : Dr. Jekyll, Mister Hyde.

Kylian Mbappé: 5.5

I loved : Placed in tip, he knew put some accelerations which make his magic. In the first half, he moved a lot to touch the ball. His enormous work and decisive pbad for Bernat allow him to make a more honorable copy.

I did not like : He was literally eaten by the monster Kalidou Koulibaly, like this tackle perfect (28th). He died in the second half before finally missing the match, while Neymar seemed better placed (85th).

In short : Always looking for his reference match with Paris in the Champions League.