\nParis Saint-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar (R) shoots and scores a goal against Marseille’s Spanish goalkeeper Pau Lopez (C) during their French L1 match \u00a0at the Parc des Princes Stadium on Oct. 16, 2022. (AFP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nSeveral sources assure that the noise about Mbappe wanting to leave PSG \u2014 despite only signing a new three-year contract in May after lengthy negotiations \u2014 came from the entourage of the player himself.<\/p>\n
\nMbappe has openly admitted that he has not enjoyed his position in the Paris attack this season, saying he plays with \u201cmore freedom\u201d when on international duty.<\/p>\n
\nBut he insisted that there was no truth that he wanted to leave Paris, saying: \u201cIt is completely false. I am very happy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nNeymar\u2019s goal against Marseille came in first-half stoppage time as PSG beat their bitter rivals at the Parc des Princes to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.<\/p>\n
\nThe game also featured a red card for Marseille defender Samuel Gigot, who was dismissed in the second half for scything down Neymar.<\/p>\n
\nIt was a welcome return to winning ways for PSG after three straight draws and a week overshadowed by the doubts about Mbappe\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
\nPSG are three points clear of surprise package Lorient, who drew 0-0 on Saturday with Reims.<\/p>\n
\nLens are five points behind the leaders in third, with Marseille another point adrift now in fourth.<\/p>\n
\nMbappe lined up for the Parisians alongside Neymar and the returning Lionel Messi in attack and was twice denied by fine Pau Lopez saves in the first half.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHe created lots of chances. He was in his favorite position most of the time. He just lacked a bit of luck and came up against a good goalkeeper,\u201d coach Christophe Galtier told broadcaster Amazon Prime.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cObviously I have understood Kylian and that he wants to be in his favorite position,\u201d said Galtier, who switched from a back three to a back four against Marseille.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThat is also why we tried to play with a different system, but believe me when I say everything is fine in the dressing room.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cI have players with big characters but they are great professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nMessi hit the underside of the crossbar from a first-half free-kick for PSG, who lost Danilo Pereira to injury in the first half.<\/p>\n
\nMarseille, who beat Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League in midweek, were a threat when they got forward but could not find a response to Neymar\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cI am not frustrated,\u201d their coach, Igor Tudor, told Amazon Prime.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cIt finished 1-0 but it could have been maybe 5-5 or 4-5 or 6-4. Paris deserved this win.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nElsewhere, Lyon\u2019s slump continued as they went down 3-2 to Rennes in their first game since appointing former PSG boss Laurent Blanc as their new coach.<\/p>\n
\nBlanc succeeded the sacked Peter Bosz last week to return to French football more than six years after his departure from Paris, where he won three Ligue 1 titles in three seasons.<\/p>\n
\nHe is now charged with reviving the fortunes of the seven-time former French champions but a brace from Martin Terrier and an Amine Gouiri goal gave Rennes the victory which leaves them fifth.<\/p>\n
\nAlexandre Lacazette scored twice for Lyon who are now 10th after seeing their run without a win extended to six games.<\/p>\n
\nMonaco are sixth after a 1-1 draw with Clermont in which they were hindered by the early sending off of Malian midfielder Mohamed Camara.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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