Paris Saint-Germain are once again at the top of France's Ligue 1 and will be hoping to win the title in a row after winning it last season.
France's Ligue 1 leaders have been underwhelming in 2023. They have lost games they should have won comfortably and the latest is a 1-3 loss to Lorient.
Despite Paris Saint-Germain's poor form in 2023, their players dominated the squad for the season. The defending Ligue 1 champions France have five players in the team of the season based on overall performance at this stage of the season. Team of the season with Gianluigi Donnarumma in the middle. The Italian goalkeeper has been outstanding for Paris Saint-Germain this season, keeping 12 clean sheets.
In defence, Paris Saint-Germain has two players. Nuno Mendes has struggled to break into the Paris Saint-Germain first team after fully joining the French club. Since then, however, he's found his footing, scoring one goal and providing six assists along the way. Another Paris Saint-Germain full-back is Achraf Hakimi.
Paris Saint-Germain forwards Lionel Messi, who has scored 15 goals and has 15 assists in France's Ligue 1, and Kylian Mbappe, who has scored 23 goals and has five assists ?create are two other Paris Saint-Germain players on the team.
Here are the full details of France's Ligue 1 XI of the season so far:
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Arsenal have long been known as a club that develops brilliant young players as one has seen over the past two decades, but now it is reported that they have lost a big player.
Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino will leave the club this summer in search of a regular first-team start. The 19-year-old midfielder spent a season on loan at Blackpool, where he impressed despite the club's relegation from the Championship.
Patino joined Arsenal from Luton Town at the age of 11 and is considered one of the club's most promising talents in recent years. He signed a professional contract with the Gunners in 2020 and made two appearances for the club. SWINDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 07:
Charlie Patino of Arsenal tackles the ball with Mohammad Dabre of Swindon during the Group N Football League Trophy match between Swindon Towna and Arsenal U21 at the County Ground on September 7, 2021 in Swindon, England. (Photo courtesy of David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
However, with Arsenal going through a transition of power under Mikel Arteta, Patino is unlikely to have the opportunity to play regularly in the near future. So he expressed a desire to leave permanently rather than return on loan.
According to a source from The Athletic, Arsenal have accepted Patino's wishes and are ready to facilitate his departure. Clubs in the UK and abroad are known to be interested in Patino, with several teams monitoring his progress at Blackpool. Patino's departure will be a blow to Arsenal supporters who had hoped to see him become a key player for the club. However, it is important for young players like Patino to play regularly if they want to reach their full potential.
Arsenal are used to producing talented young players who will find success elsewhere. The likes of Serge Gnabry, Alex Iwobi and Jeff Reine-Adélaïde have all left Arsenal in recent years and started careers at other clubs.
Where Patino will end up next season remains to be seen, but there is no doubt that he has the talent and potential to succeed at the highest level. With Arsenal's backing, he will now look for a new challenge elsewhere as he looks to make his mark in professional football.
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