Despite the latest reassuring outing from Nasser Al-Khelaïfi on the future of Luis Enrique, PSG could finally opt for a new coach in the person of Zinedine Zidane, free since his departure from Real Madrid.
Mercato PSG: Luis Enrique at the heart of the turmoil at Paris SG
On the sidelines of the official inauguration of the PSG Campus, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi confirmed Luis Enrique as coach, even in the event of premature elimination in the Champions League.
At the microphone of Canal Football Club, the president of the capital club declared in particular: “many say that Luis Enrique is finished in the event of non-qualification in C1? No, no that's not true. It is certain that he will stay. Last year, I said that we were building a team and for that we need time, we are in no hurry. I am very happy and very proud today of our Paris Saint-Germain team. Luis Enrique is here, with us. We have the players, we just need a little luck too, and with work, I am convinced that we will get there. »
Except that according to information obtained by L'Équipe, Luis Enrique's management irritates certain players. “Privately, some have the feeling of being treated like pawns in a game of chess, where the only thing that matters is the plan imagined by the technician, the actors being very secondary,” explains the sports newspaper.
Abroad, there are even assurances that Parisian leaders are now beginning to doubt the sporting project led by the former Barça coach and are considering alternatives in the event of premature elimination in the Champions League. Long-time target of Qatar, Zinedine Zidane would still be in Nasser Al-Khelaïfi's plans.
Zinedine Zidane finally ready to say yes to Paris SG?
If some Paris Saint-Germain players express their dissatisfaction with the authoritarianism of Luis Enrique, others appreciate his rigor and his vision of the game. Indeed, the Spanish coach has a track record that speaks for him and has already proven its effectiveness in big clubs. However, modern football is increasingly focused on ego management and communication.
And the three consecutive defeats in the Champions League against Atlético Madrid, Arsenal and Bayern Munich have undermined the confidence of Parisian leaders in the sporting project led by the 54-year-old Catalan. The difficulties in imposing a coherent style of play and the controversial tactical choices of the Spanish coach have raised questions internally.
According to the media Don Balon, among the avenues considered to possibly replace Enrique, there is Xavi Hernandez, Edin Terzic, but especially Zinedine Zidane. Following in the footsteps of the French technician for several years, PSG would closely monitor his situation. Without a club since his departure from Real Madrid in the summer of 2021, Zizou could receive a new offer from the capital club. At 52, the Marseillais is still waiting for the French team, where Didier Deschamps is supported until 2026. To be continued…
