Luis Enrique wanted to get rid of Marquinhos

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Marquinhos, the terrible snub!

The captaincy of Marquinhos at PSG has been confirmed by the players. However, Luis Enrique would have liked the opposite.

Tuesday, following an anonymous vote, the players of Paris Saint-Germain confirmed Marquinhos as captain for this 2023-2024 season. Behind the Brazilian international, Danilo Pereira came in second place, ahead of Presnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappé.

However, during the first day of Ligue 1, the coach of the capital club had not even started the former AS Roma player. “Luis Enrique saw that Marquinhos was not a good captain. Besides, he doesn’t like the player very much. So, inevitably, he no longer wanted him as captain, ” explained Daniel Riolo, Wednesday evening, in “L’After Foot” on RMC. The sports journalist ensures at the same time that the MbappĂ© clan cannot be at the origin of this second vote to designate the one who will wear the armband of the Red and Blue.

In the past, when he wore the armband in important matches, Marquinhos didn’t often rise to the occasion. “It is a very big mistake that he is named captain by the players. A coach arrives, he takes the team, he does the preparation. The observation is undeniable: Marquinhos is not made for the armband. So we had to remove him and release him from that so that he could regain his level. And it’s up to Luis Enrique to decide who should be the captain.” believes Daniel Riolo.

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.