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New problem for PSG: Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma laments lack of playing time

After leaving Milan for free this summer,Gianluigi Donnarumma has failed to make an impression at the Parc des Princes in Paris. As a result, he has revealed his worries over his time on the field.

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By martina alcheva

Gianluigi Donnarumma of PSG acknowledges the fans
© David Rogers/Getty ImagesGianluigi Donnarumma of PSG acknowledges the fans

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma had opted not to sign a new deal with Milan this summerand moved to Paris Saint-Germain on afree transferas the highest-ratedgoalkeeper in Euro 2020. However,in Paris, he has the status of an alternative to Costa Rica international, Keylor Navas . Donnarummamade his Rossoneri debut at the age of 16 and was irreplaceable in theteam for a total of six seasons.

Moreover, PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino has complete trust in Kaylor Navas,and the Italian staris often lefton the bench with no playing time, As a result, hehas made onlyseven appearances so far in all competitions, two of which in the UEFA Champions League.

The young Italian shot-stopper has reportedly lost his patience and has already complained to his agent Mino Raiola. Gigioaims to play and start more matches. Expectedly, it is the reason he isangry with Raiola for not providing him with a transfer to a club where he will be guaranteed a place in the starting XI.

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AfterWijnaldum, Donnarumma complains aboutlack of playing time at PSG

Gianluigi Donnarumma of PSG celebrates after victory. (Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Gianluigi Donnarumma of PSG celebrates after victory. (Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

The competition between Navas and him, isapparently is causing some troubles for the 22-year-old because he was accustomed to constantly startingat Milan. Donnarummamight still bestill the main man for Italy, but he has admitted that the rivalry with veteran Navas at the club level is difficult.

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“It has no influence on my performance,but it disturbsme.It’s not easy since I’m used to starting every game, and being on the bench may be painful at times. However, I am confident that the problem will be fixed,” he said in an interview with TNT Sport.

This is just anotherdrop in the ocean ofParis Saint-Germain’s problems and difficulties on and off-pitchin the season 2021-22 after Georginio Wijnaldum had earlier slammed his lack of playing time, with talk of a possible conflict between the Dutch midfielder and the South American players in the club.

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Then, there were the rumors of a possible early rescission of Sergio Ramos’ contract, as heis yet to debut in theRed-and-Blues jersey;followed by sporting director Leonardo’s furious statement regarding Lionel Messi ‘s national team call-up. Not to mention Argentine striker Mauro Icardi’s, and entertainer and agent Wanda Nara’s divorce saga , as well as the fact thatAnder Herrera was recently robbed by a transvestite sex worker in Paris.

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