Four days after that epic European night against Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint Germain return to the grind of Ligue 1 action on S...
Four days after that epic European night against Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint Germain return to the grind of Ligue 1 action on Saturday, welcoming Lorient to their familiar turf. The powers that be at the club will be demanding nothing less than full concentration, for in the scheme of things, the French league title is far from secured. With second placed Lens lurking just six points behind, Christophe Galtier. �s men cannot afford to drop points. The lion. �s share of the domestic crown still belongs to Paris, but any slip up now could hand their rivals a lifeline. The Nigerian international presence in this fixture is minimal, but the Super Eagles faithful across Lagos and Abuja will be watching keenly to see how the Parisians give a good account of themselves after such a high intensity midweek encounter. At the end of the day, it is about managing recovery and maintaining that clinical edge. Lorient are no pushovers, and a resilient display from Galtier. �s stalwarts will be required to keep the pressure off. In the viewing centres dotting Surulere and Wuse, fans will be huddled around giant screens, debating whether Kylian Mbappe can replicate his Champions League heroics. Some will be nursing bottles of Maltina, others savouring groundnut and plantain, all united in the hope that PSG do not stumble. A draw would spark heated arguments, but a victory would see the crowd erupt in cheers that drown out the hum of generators.
