Seen and read about PSG in the French press this Monday, November 25, 2024. How PSG can unblock themselves in finishing in the Champions League, Nuno Mendes returning to collective training, what is the situation of Randal Kolo Muani in PSG…
In today's edition, The Team
dedicates an article on the blocking of PSG in
Champions League at the level of finishing, on D-1 of the trip on the lawn of Bayern Munich. If the Rouge & Bleu are doing well in
Ligue 1 (36 goals in 12 matches, an average of 3 per match), like the big victory against
TFC (3-0) this weekend in Ligue 1in LdCthe Parisians do not have the same efficiency at all (3 goals scored in 4 matches, or 0.75 goals per match). And if we focus only on the attackers, it even goes back 6 matches without the slightest goal from them. How can we explain such a difference between the competitions, knowing that the PSG Are there a lot of chances created in C1? Last season, the PSG could rely on Kylian Mbappébut in this 2024-2025 financial year, the Parisians are now expected and this may lead to a “excess pressure” as indicated Luis Enrique. An opinion shared by
Denis Trochmental trainer for high-level athletes and former assistant toArthur Jorge au
PSG (1991-1994, 1998-1999) : “They knew that Mbappé was able to score at any time, therefore he influenced his team positively and the opponent negatively. There, there is no more that, the media wonder if they are capable of succeeding without him. Doubt creeps in, and the players know well when the public is afraid. »
The youth of the squad can therefore become detrimental. Most attacking players have limited European experience, with the exception ofOusmane Dembélé et
Marco Asensioand none possess the qualities of a world-class finisher. “They cannot rely on prior knowledge in this area and will have to prove to themselves that they are capable of performing at the top level. » And to solve this problem, Denis Troch believes that it is necessary to use experience in Ligue 1 :
“We must chase away all negative interference, such as limiting beliefs like 'C1 is different'. On the contrary, everything they do for L1 must serve them for C1. For an athlete aiming for the top world level, national events must be taken advantage of. I know this isn't said too much, but the idea is to try things, implement strategies, take risks in national events, to gain experience at the higher level. » The objective is not to suffer from the events, continues the former assistant of the Rouge & Bleu:
“A team like PSG could use the matches of L1 for what we call 'achieved objectives'. For example, set your attackers the mission of scoring in the first quarter of an hour, or in the last five minutes, or with a weakened team. The idea is that your brain imprints it, that it says to itself: 'I've already done it, I can do it again in C1‘. »
The sports daily also provides an update on the players present in training this Sunday at Campus
PSG. Absent in front of Toulouse due to a sprained ankle contracted with his selection,
Nuno Mendes resumed training yesterday.
“Barring a surprise, the Portuguese will be on the trip to
Munich. » Concerning Gonçalo Ramoshe carried out the collective session just like
Presnel Kimpembe. On the other hand, Lucas
Hernandez was ill. The Rouge & Bleu will fly to
Munich in the morning before a final training session l’Allianz Arena in the early evening. The only doubts in the Parisian starting lineup are at the goalkeeper and number 9 positions. With the average performances of Lee Kang-In et Marco Asensio in C1, Luis Enrique might be tempted to use Ousmane Dembélé in the axis? Randal Cole Muani
can it also be seen as a solution?
- The possible XI of PSG (The Team) : Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos (c), Pacho, Nuno Mendes – Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, João Neves – Lee (or Dembélé), Dembélé (or Asensio), Barcola
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For his part, The Parisian focuses on the situation of Randal Kolo Muani. Since October 6, the date of his last tenure against l'OGC Nice (1-1), the 25-year-old striker played a sixth game in a row without starting in the starting lineup. Even if he delivered a decisive pass against the TFC this Friday (3-0), after a good start, not sure that this can reverse its current situation. However, in training, Randal Cole Muani shows no sign of disinvestment or any demotivation, reports
LP. “Internally, we talk about his 'impeccable investment', 'his good attitude' and 'his super professionalism'. Between First Class and his coach, the dialogue is not broken. This summer, the Spaniard assured him that he was counting on him when rumors of his departure appeared and he continues to correct him in sessions, like the others. » Unlike last season when some criticism of his level of play affected him, this time the French international displays more calm in the face of this situation.
With his physical trainer, “he has adapted his program to work on land, make up for his lack of playing time and be ready when he is called upon to Paris or in French team. » His meetings with the Blues give him serenity and comfort. The former Nantes resident was notably able to count on the support of Didier
Deschamps. “His time in the national team allowed him to rebuild his shaken confidence and understand that at the club, his profile did not necessarily correspond to the coach's expectations. » After a Euro
2024 quite successful, Randal Cole Muani arrived with a new state of mind, that of wanting “give his all when he has the opportunity to play, while returning to what he knows how to do. Provoke, take spaces and project yourself quickly forward as on your serve to VitinhaFriday evening. » A style of play that does not particularly correspond to Luis Enrique but which could be important in the face of Bayern Munich this Tuesday in Champions League.
Regarding its situation during the winter transfer window, the two parties officially affirm that they want to continue the adventure together, at least until the end of the season. A few days ago, number 23 of the Rouge & Bleu was clear about his future, at the microphone of Téléfoot : “Start from PSG in January? No, I never tried to think about that. I have to keep working, show what I can do and give my best. You must not let go of anything. If you let go, it's over, you sink. » However, unofficially, the French champions are not closing the door to a departure this winter, even in the form of a loan without a purchase option. Thanks to his performances in the selection, the 25-year-old striker maintains a certain popularity with many European clubs, who have recently made inquiries. “Under contract with Paris until 2028, the next winter could give a new twist to his career »concludes the Ile-de-France daily.
