Neymar, Kylian Mbappe Push PSG to 3-1 Win over Angers

Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe were all on target on Saturday as the French champions beat Angers 3-1 at the Parc des Princes.

Cavani converted a Neymar cross for the first goal before Thomas Mangani levelled from the penalty spot after Thilo Kehrer fouled Jeff Reine-Adelaide.

Mbappe restored PSG's lead in the second half with a sweetly struck volley, and the France international then teed up Neymar for the hosts' third goal to secure all three points.

Mbappe Continues To Outshine Neymar

Both Neymar and Mbappe were on target on Saturday, but it was the Frenchman who once again appeared the more influential player for PSG.

Neymar had a hand in Cavani's opener. The Brazilian slid in a cross, but it needed a healthy deflection to take it to the striker, who converted at the far post.

Cavani ought to have had a second goal in the first half. A fine cross from Neymar found the Uruguayan in the penalty area, but he could only direct his header against the woodwork.

After Angers equalised, it was left to Mbappe to restore PSG's lead. Angel Di Maria crossed for the World Cup winner, who volleyed a low shot into the far corner.

Mbappe then turned provider, playing in Neymar to make it three on 66 minutes, but he might have had more goals. He fired another effort into the side-netting and was denied by Ludovic Butelle late on.

PSG's front three combined superbly at times in the second half, but the Brazilian still looks a little short of his dazzling best.

Tuchel's New System Will Take Time To Bear Fruit

PSG manager Thomas Tuchel tinkered with his side for Saturday's match. The club shared his line-up on Twitter:

ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson explained how PSG were set up:

PSG looked uncomfortable in the first half with a back three. Angers might have scored more if they had shown more composure in attack.

Tuchel changed things at half-time and was rewarded with the goals from Mbappe and Neymar that saw them to coast to victory, per journalist Andy Scott:

The PSG boss has shown he's not afraid to tinker with his team and that he's willing to change tack during the game if the match is not going his team's way.

The German's new system looks as though it will take time to work, but it seems there is plenty more to come if he can find out how to get the best out of his players.

Kehrer's Shaky Debut Will Not Ease Defensive Doubts

PSG invested heavily over the summer to sign Kehrer from Schalke, and the 21-year-old made his debut on Saturday.

However, it was a tough start to his PSG career. The youngster conceded a penalty after 21 minutes with a rash challenge and was also booked for his troubles.

It gave the visitors a lifeline after they had barely threatened the PSG goal before the spot-kick.

Kehrer's debut did not last too much longer. He was substituted at half-time by Tuchel, and 19-year-old defender Stanley Nsoki came on in his place.

The young German will no doubt be disappointed by his debut, but he will need time to adjust to life at a new club and in a new league.

In the meantime, PSG's issues in defence may not cause them too many problems in Ligue 1, but they will struggle to claim glory in the UEFA Champions League without significant improvement at the back.