Yesterday, Luis Enrique and Luis Campos summoned five players to tell them that they were no longer counting on them. They are Juan Bernat, Hugo Ekitike, Renato Sanches, Neymar and Marco Verratti. But these elements will not necessarily integrate the loft as specified by Ney’s entourage at Parisian. Anyway, this decision is radical on the part of the residents of the Parc des Princes. On the other hand, we can wonder about the timing of this decision since it took place on August 9, only three days before the official resumption of the championship for the Ile-de-France team.
It seems a little late even if of course there are still three weeks left before the end of the summer transfer window. But the Asturian technician may have needed to make up his mind during the Asia tour for some players like Ekitike. For others, like Neymar or Verratti, we can think that it is linked to their initial desires. Anyway, the new PSG coach will have to deal with a slightly less flashy and important workforce, since players like Kylian Mbappé were sent to the loft before leaving for Japan.
Two return undesirables?
He is also the one and only player who will not be able to leave the loft according to RMC Sports. The French media explains that Luis Enrique will not be able to reinstate him since he does not wish to extend or leave Paris this summer. On the other hand, the former coach of La Roja has the choice for the other members of the loft. Moreover, he did not hesitate to recall Abdou Diallo, yet sent with the undesirables. The defender’s attitude pleased internally. And Luis Enrique is not against having an extra defender with the fragile health of a Lucas Hernandez.
But he is not the only lofter who could return to the professional group. Indeed, RMC Sports explains that the former FC Barcelona coach does not rule out calling on Leandro Paredes and/or Georginio Wijnaldum. He feels that his midfield is not strong enough. Especially since he can no longer count on Marco Verratti, who has been asked to leave. The cards will therefore be redistributed. It remains to be seen whether these returns will be temporary or whether the two players will be permanently reinstated in the group. To be continued in the next episode.
