Guessing a Luis Enrique composition before it is made official is never easy. PSG players are sometimes confused by this uncertainty.
This Wednesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain will play their most important match since the start of the season. The Rouge et Bleu will host Real Sociedad at the Parc des Princes in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League. As is his wont, Luis Enrique could put together a starting lineup with a few surprises.
Because the Spanish technician is accustomed to doing so. Which sometimes tends to destabilize players. “It’s not easy because you never know when you’re going to start or when you’re going to be a substitute, recognizes Danilo on the airwaves of France Bleu Paris. We have to be ready because all matches are important at PSG. Afterwards if you are not concentrated, if you think that you are going to be a substitute and that ultimately you are going to play… I tell you, it is not easy in the head. Me, I always try to be 100% to be ready for every match. »
Danilo starting against Real Sociedad?
How can you prepare yourself mentally without knowing whether you are going to start the meeting or not? “Each player has his own method, replies the Portuguese. Mine is simple: I think all the time that I’m going to be a starter, that way I’m ready! Afterwards it’s true that you have to quickly digest the disappointment when you don’t start a match. But you always have to remember that there are very good players here. Afterwards, if I’m a substitute, it doesn’t matter, I always try to be happy for the others and be ready to help on the pitch. » This evening, Danilo is expected to start the match as a starter, unless Beraldo is preferred by Luis Enrique.
The possible team composition of PSG against Real Sociedad: Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Danilo or Beraldo, Hernandez – Zaire-Emery, Ugarte or Ruiz, Vitinha – Dembélé, Mbappé, Barcola
