Di Maria impressed fans in opening game for PSG

The Argentina international joined the French champions from Manchester United on August 6 but was not considered for the start of the 2015-16 campaign due to his lack of a pre-season, with his participation in the Copa America having been followed by an extended break and then protracted transfer talks.

However, Di Maria is now available for selection, much to the delight of PSG boss Laurent Blanc, who feels that the former Real Madrid man will add an extra dimension to his side.

"He can play everywhere," the World Cup winner told reporters on the eve of the trip to the Stade Louis II.

"He's effective in various positions. "He's versatile, so he will be able to adapt quickly to the team. He's a player of great quality and technical ability, which allows him to rack up a lot of assists. "However, he's also a guy capable of registering over 10 goals a season“. Paris Saint-Germain recorded their first win in Monaco since 2007 on Sunday, beating les Monegasques 3-0 at Stade Louis II to continue their perfect start to the season and make a statement of intent.

An Edinson Cavani brace and another goal from Ezequiel Lavezzi did the damage in the principality, but it is Angel Di Maria's 24-minute cameo that will be making the headlines. The Argentina international had an immediate impact after coming on as a second-half substitute, laying on Lavezzi's goal with a sublime assist and giving Laurent Blanc's men added bite going forward.

PSG now have 12 points from a possible 12, with seven goals scored without conceding once. The win in the principality is also a strong blow to Monaco's early hopes of a title bid, leaving them seven points behind in the Ligue 1 table, while last season's runners-up Olympique Lyonnais are five points adrift.