Meunier admits to PSG frustration

Thomas Meunier conceded that he does find life a little frustrating at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as he competes with Dani Alves for selection.

Belgium international Meunier joined PSG at the start of last season and played 22 times in Ligue 1, with Serge Aurier providing stiff competition.

Although the Ivorian has since departed for Tottenham in the Premier League, Meunier’s task of nailing down a first-team role has not got any easier, with Alves joining on a free transfer from Juventus.

Meunier has, however, managed four starts in the league so far this term, the same as the 34-year-old Brazilian, yet he does not feel quite as important, particularly considering he has not yet featured in this season’s Champions League.

When asked whether he finds such situations frustrating, he said: “Yes, because I want to play every match, whether it’s against Gueugnon, Niort or Bayern Munich.”

Meunier feels as though he is in a similar position to last season, insisting there is no gap in quality between Alves and Aurier, but he remains confident that the PSG technical staff can count on him.