Luis Enrique, coach of Paris Saint-Germain since the summer of 2023, arrived in the capital with a 2-year contract. A decision must therefore be made soon about its future. Normally, this will be an official extension soon. But Djamel assures this Thursday that some tensions and the 1-2 defeat against Atlético de Madrid could upset everything.
« The players, especially the offensive ones, are showing more and more reluctance about Luis Enrique's game plan. The team's play is categorized as “sterile” and “predictable” by the different members of the squad.
The coach was a little too strict on some of his playing ideas, such as not using a number 9.
‼️ He is satisfied not to use a 9 and considers that he has what it takes for this position. Moreover, he is not asking – for the moment – for a number 9 for the winter transfer window. He indicated to management that he wanted reinforcement for the winter transfer window:
◉ A central
◉ A wingman
On the management side, we are keeping an eye on Luis Enrique and his performances. He who was very satisfied with the transfer window suddenly begins to complain about his squad in private. This does not go down well with the higher ups who consider that, unlike his predecessors, he had the right to total control over the workforce and the transfer window.
These various frictions potentially weaken the place of Luis Enrique, who has just extended.
In the upper echelons, we only have one match in our sights: the match against Bayern. Without the latter necessarily being decisive for the future of the Spanish tactician, it remains awaited and eyes will be riveted on the Parisian performance. »
We can agree that football is sometimes cruel, surprising and fast. Such reversals of situations have already been seen.
However, extreme caution must be exercised here. We are well aware of these rumors of strong decisions that come after a disappointing result. It's even better when you put aside the content.
There is talk of a sterile style of play while inefficiency is often highlighted. However, to miss opportunities…you have to get them. PSG is the 3rd team in the number of shots in the opposing area. Not bad at all for sterile.
Also pay attention to the transfer window, with the Parisian club which has chosen not to make huge expenses, to remain in negotiations with clubs which know how to be reasonable. It is not the same as the categorical receipt of recruiting a player.
Above all, let's let PSG work, with a trigger to be found in efficiency which seems to be more in the confidence to be found than in tactics.
