Thomas Tuchel rules out Matteo Guendouzi transfer as under-strength PSG lose Ligue 1 opener against Lens

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN boss Thomas Tuchel ruled out a move for Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi in the aftermath of his side’s 1-0 loss to Lens.

The German was asked about transfers after his side’s disappointing Ligue 1 opener.

Thomas Tuchel was a frustrated spectator as his side fell to Lens

PSG had been linked with the fiery Guendouzi

And Tuchel, 47, was open with his responses.

He said, as reported by Fabrizio Romano: “I’m confident over Alessandro Florenzi signing from AS Roma.

“We’re also in talks to keep [Eric Maxim] Choupo-Moting here.

 

“Matteo Guendouzi from Arsenal? No”

PSG had been linked with the 21-year-old, but are evidently not interested in the fiery midfielder.

Tuchel had every right to be in a bitter mood, after seeing his depleted PSG side lose to RC Lens as they belatedly got their domestic season underway.

Losing the likes of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to an outbreak of coronavirus within his squad, Tuchel was forced to field a makeshift team for what was Lens’ first home match back in the French top-flight in five years – with only four of the starters from last month’s Champions League final in action.

Layvin Kurzawa was deployed at centre-half, while 18-year-olds Arnaud Kalimuendo and Kays Ruiz-Atil were handed starts in attack.

RC Lens celebrated a historic home return to Ligue 1

Even forgotten ex-Stoke striker Jese saw some action from the substitutes’ bench.

But the 5,000 fans in attendance were able to witness their side cause what was still a stunning upset.

Lens took the lead in the 57th minute, when Ignatius Gango pounced on an error by ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Marcin Bulka to give his side the lead.

And the underdogs were able to hold on to seal a famous victory over the Champions League finalists.

Forgotten man Jese was given a run-out