Luis Enrique's puzzle before Barça
At PSG, Luis Enrique will have to deal with the various absences of everyone. This morning the newspaper The Team looks back at the possibilities of the Spanish coach. “Without Hakimi, what defense for PSG against Barça? Hakimi suspended, Hernandez less and less comfortable on the left, Marquinhos restored but not one hundred percent: Luis Enrique has five days to find the best defensive formula in the Champions League against Barcelona.» Luis Enrique is not a fan of Nordi Mukiele to replace Hakimi on the right side, so it is Warren Zaire-Emery who should be aligned, if he is fit. Finally, in central defense a 100% Brazilian hinge could be aligned with Marquinhos and Lucas Beraldo! “At this level of the competition, Luis Enrique knows that his captain's experience is an asset that it would be dangerous to deprive», Explains the sports daily.
Mac Allister delights Liverpool
In England, there was the rest of the 31st day of the Premier League and Liverpool struck a major blow in the title race with a superb victory (3-1) against Sheffield United! And this morning, the Reds can thank their Argentine midfielder, Alexis Mac Allister, who sounded the revolt with a superb goal! So obviously, he is honored by the country's newspapers like the Daily Mail who enjoys himself and titles: “Great Mac! Klopp's star hits big to send Reds to the top», writes the daily. Same story on the cover of Daily Express which displays: “Mac's Summit. The Argentine midfielder brings Liverpool back to the top.»And yes, that's what's important because, with this precious victory, Liverpool takes back control of the Premier League, ahead of Arsenal and Manchester City, with a two-point lead. Finally, the Daily Star estimate that “Mac the Mighty was in hitman mode with Liverpool to kill the Blades.» In short, the Reds want to make their end of the season magical for Jürgen Klopp's last on the bench.
United's hopes go up in smoke
There was another Premier League clash last night between Manchester United and Chelsea! And we were treated to a fireworks display of goals between the two teams but it was the Blues who won (4-3) at home. A setback that hurts for the Red Devils because as the placard says Manchester Evening News : “The Top 4 goes up in smoke» ! And yes, the Mancunians are behind in 6th place in the standings, 11 points behind fourth, Aston Villa. “United's hopes of qualifying for Europe were dashed on a wild night that saw 7 goals scored», writes the local newspaper. A real blow for Erik ten Hag's men who had other ambitions this season. But the man who is put forward during this somewhat crazy meeting is Cole Palmer! The Englishman from Chelsea scored a hat-trick including a double in added time. A hell of a performance that highlights The Sun on its front page with the headline that “Cole is the man of the last minute» ! The 21-year-old has been on fire in recent weeks…
