PSG – Newcastle: Luis Enrique’s risky bet

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

PSG – Newcastle: Luis Enrique’s risky bet

This Tuesday against Newcastle, Luis Enrique chose to start Danilo Pereira in the central hinge, a divisive decision.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique surprised everyone by starting Danilo Pereira in central defense for the Champions League match against Newcastle on Tuesday.

The Portuguese international, who has only played one C1 match this season, has been seriously lacking in rhythm since his return from injury. But in the absence of the injured Marquinhos, the Spanish technician decided to trust the former Porto player. A decision that the 98 world champion, Emmanuel Petit, considered risky.

“It’s risky, it’s a gamble,” Petit declared on RMC Sport. This also shows a little bit of Luis Enrique’s stubbornness in his choices and his philosophy. Danilo hasn’t played for a month, Mukiele had played two consecutive games on the left and that gave Hernandez the opportunity to regain his preferred position. He’s taking a risk. »

Nicolas Gerbault

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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.