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Ligue 1 update

FRANCE: LIGUE1

What’s changed at Paris Saint-Germain?

Since QSI’s 2011 buyout, PSG’s performances have remained broadly consistent, regardless of coach or personnel – but this year feels different. Young talents like 17-year-old midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery are being blooded, the arrival of France internationals – defender Lucas Hernandez, striker Randal Kolo-Muani and winger Ousmane Dembele – add to the homegrown feel, while the garish glamour has been dialled down since Neymar’s summer departure.

It’s also clear this team needs time to grow. The 4-1 Champions League humbling at Newcastle underlined PSG’s Kylian

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