D-5 before the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League against FC Barcelona. The meeting is already on everyone's minds among the members of each of the two clubs. It must be said that this will determine the end of a season, whether it will be successful or not. The tension and history between the two institutions add a little salt to a dish that does not lack it. However, before thinking about Wednesday evening, the Parisians have a match against Clermont tomorrow at the Parc des Princes (9 p.m.). There is no doubt that the heads are not really there so a reminder from Luis Enrique is necessary.
“Before preparing for the season, we know the calendar. There are a lot of variables, playing time, physical condition, selections… plans that differ because a player has become a starter. We adapt to our forecasts. We have very important matches and the most important thing is to win 3 of the 7 matches remaining to be champion, therefore winning against Clermont”reframes the Spanish coach issuing another warning to his troops. “We have to be in a good position to win every match. I don’t want the players to think of Barcelona, but of Clermont.”
Forbidden to think about Barcelona
All the same, we suspect that Luis Enrique is thinking about this big meeting against his former club. He risks rotating his squad, preserving certain elements, and fielding players who he is certain will not play against the Catalans. We think in particular of Achraf Hakimi suspended Wednesday evening. “We can expect everything, in a well-thought-out and concerted manner with my staff. I want to see an ambitious version of PSG tomorrow. We want to win Ligue 1 and convey a clear idea of the game.” He remains enigmatic, preferring to keep the answer for tomorrow around 8 p.m. when the compositions are announced.
“I know who will play tomorrow against Clermont. We will see. I trust the 23 players” he said while Zaire-Emery should be preserved after receiving a blow against Rennes, and that Barcola has returned to collective training in recent hours. “He feels good. I observe and watch. He must prepare. I'm happy with his return.”, claims the one who believes he is able to align everyone against the Auvergnats, the red lantern of the championship. And when we point out to him that 4 of the 8 coaches still present in C1 have passed through Barça, he replies: “I’m thinking of Clermont. In Ligue 1.”
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