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Charlotte Coates

Gini Wijnaldum slammed after PSG defeat as 'nightmare' continues alongside Lionel Messi

Gini Wijnaldum's Paris Saint Germain 'nightmare' in France continues after being heavily criticised following a defeat to Nantes on Saturday evening.

Ligue 1 leaders PSG were handed a shock 3-1 defeat away at Nantes and Wijnaldum was handed a rare start by manager Mauricio Pochettino.

The Dutchman wasn't included in the starting XI for PSG's huge Champions League win over Real Madrid, but he was given his chance to stake a claim for a starting spot in the second leg.

Unfortunately for the former Liverpool midfielder, he failed to impress the French press and was given a rating of just two out of 10. Lionel Messi, meanwhile, was rated four.

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Wijnaldum played an integral role in the Liverpool side that won both the Champions League and Premier League - starting the majority of the matches in those memorable season's.

However, since leaving Anfield in the summer of 2021 after his contract expired, things have not gone to plan and Wijnaldum finds himself on the bench in France more often than he'd like.

L’Equipe handed him a two on their famous ratings, writing that the midfielder is going through a 'nightmarish' period since leaving Liverpool.

Wijnaldum gave away the penalty for Nantes third goal - via a handball in the box.

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