PSG beat Metz in latest Ligue 1 game to be halted

Depleted Paris Saint-Germain gave debuts to two teenagers but still won 2-0 at Metz on Friday in a another Ligue 1 game interrupted by fan banners.

Angel Di Maria and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored the goals the visitors needed to win an undistinguished game and move to the top of the table.

"We won, and that was important," said Di Maria.

Neymar, who reportedly wants to return to Spain, was again left out of the squad as negotiations over his potential transfer drag on.

"It depends on Barcelona. We were open to talk," PSG sporting director Leonardo said after the game in Metz, adding that there was no agreement yet with Barcelona.

"We have always said that he could leave if a proposal that satisfies us arrives. This is not the case."
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"It was obvious that we lack quality offensively to create more chances."
The last two continued: "I won't be on TV, because my words are not very cheerful."