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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans were left dismayed as Marco Verratti came off injured in the 63rd minute of their Ligue 1 clash against Olympique Lyon.
The Italian midfielder suffered a knock from Moussa Dembele and was unable to continue after that. He has been as important as ever for the Parisians so far this season.
Fans were concerned to see the 29-year-old come off the field. They were also quick to note that the midfielder has been unlucky with injuries in his career.
Many stated that with Verratti injured, the Parisians will suffer consequences. One fan was worried that the French club's season might start to go downhill after the player's injury.
Verratti also received many good wishes from fans on social media. Here are some of the best reactions from PSG fans across Twitter:
Despite the injury to one of their most important players, PSG secured a 1-0 win against Olympique Lyon in this Ligue 1 contest. Lionel Messi brilliantly linked up with Neymar Jr. to score a fifth-minute goal for the Parisians.
They were able to hold off the lead until the final whistle. Les Parisiens have now won all eight of their league games so far this season and sit at the top of the Ligue 1 table.
PSG coach Christophe Galtier reacted to claims that his superstar attacking trio don't defend enough
CBS pundit Guillem Balague recently stated that while Paris Saint-Germain's attacking trio are deadly upfront, they don't defend enough (via PSG Talk):
"Well, when you got a very active Neymar and when you’ve got Mbappé, actions will happen upfront. It’s just that these three still don’t defend. And you cannot win things with three players not defending; I don’t think.”
Galtier addressed the issue ahead of the Parisians' game against Olympique Lyon. The French coach stated in a press-conference (h/t Canal Supporters):
"They all have experience of a very high level. They have this ability to make decisions during a game. But obviously, that requires an investment. Ney is the one with the best profile to have this defensive withdrawal. This desire too. Kylian is an important point of attachment. Leo, he has a different form. He is always very well placed to receive the ball. Ney is the one that gives the best balance."
