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Journalist
After trying different sports, Thibault turned to a career as an amateur footballer. When making a choice between becoming a professional footballer and a journalist, the qualities tipped the scales to one side. Here he is now in the editorial staff of 10 Sport, after a diploma obtained at the International Institute of Communication in Paris.
Despite the presence of Gonçalo Ramos at PSG, Luis Enrique regularly plays without a real number 9. A tactical choice often criticized. But is it really a handicap to play this way? Erling Braut Haaland, Manchester City scorer and somewhat concerned by this question, was questioned on the subject.
The arrival of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia risks upsetting the PSG attack. We could notably end up with the Georgian on the left, Bradley Barcola to the right and Ousmane Dembele's in false number 9. Luis Enrique appreciating evolving without a real striker, we could therefore see this pattern repeated in the months to come Paris. Enough to revive the debate around the scorer at PSGwho can nevertheless count on Gonçalo Ramos.
-Haaland and number 9 at PSG!
Erling Braut Haaland he finds himself at Manchester City. Preparing to face the PSG in the Champions League, the Norwegian was questioned on this subject from the striker to Paris. What does he think? At a press conference, Haaland then responded, notably using a touch of humor: “ As number nine, I don't have to say what's right or wrong. Teams play differently, Manchester City also played without a number nine before my arrival and that didn't stop them from winning titles. It depends on a lot of things. You can play with or without it. I just hope Pep (Guardiola) continues to play with a number nine ».
“He can play inside, in 9 too”
Besides Ousmane Dembélé, Luis Enrique could also decide to evolve with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia cutting edge. The coach of PSG indeed explained: “ We all know the player. He is a player who has demonstrated his level in Naples and in the selection. He matches perfectly with our idea of the game, he has a great ability to win in 1 on 1. I believe he responds to the idea of versatility. He can play inside, in 9 too, we saw him in the selection… He has a good ability to defend too, we need to defend at 11. On paper, I think he is adapts to our idea of football ».
