Joey Barton: 'We do not fear David Beckham'

Marseille midfielder Joey Barton has insisted that the French outfit do not fear playing against David Beckham, who is expected to make his Paris Saint-Germain debut at the weekend.

Barton, who is currently on loan from Queens Park Rangers, has claimed that the former England captain "is not a major worry" on the pitch.

"PSG have lots of big names and great players. Beckham is a big star off the pitch but on the pitch, to be honest, he's not a major worry," Barton told reporters at a press conference.

"He triggers a lot less fear than when he was playing in the Premier League."

PSG currently top Ligue 1 by three points.