And here are three games in a row without a victory for PSG in all competitions. Beaten in Munich in the Champions League (1-0), held in check at the Parc des Princes last weekend against Nantes (1-1), the Parisians were this time unable to score in Auxerre and had to settle for ‘a new draw (0-0). The reigning French champion alone retains his leadership position, and with a comfortable lead over his pursuers (8 points over Marseille, Monaco and Lille) but he has still shown his current limits.
This time, we can’t blame Luis Enrique’s players much. Neither did the Iberian, who was proactive during this meeting where his team largely dominated, scoring 11 shots and hitting the crossbar by Vitinha. She especially came up against a Donovan Léon of (very) great evenings. The Auxerre goalkeeper released everything yesterday. “There is a moment when Vitinha touches the square while turning around, and I say to myself “tonight, maybe nothing can happen to me”, because I was beaten», recognized the hero of Abbé-Deschamps as he left the field.
Luis Enrique «has nothing to reproach his players»
It is no coincidence that our editorial staff gave him a very rare 10/10 after his performance. It had to fall on PSG, a team already prey to its offensive doubts. “It is obvious that the result does not reflect performance. (…) We pushed, we had more chances. I have nothing to reproach my players. We have exceptional figuresassured Luis Enrique at a press conference. I don’t see this feeling of negativity around the club. I don’t have a magic formula. We have to take advantage of our chances, our rival didn’t have many chances. You have to gain confidence.»
This new disappointment comes at a time of the season when PSG does not need it. In difficulty in the Champions League, the Ile-de-France residents travel to Salzburg next Tuesday (9 p.m.). They will play a large part of their future in this competition. “It’s a little more complicated period, but our matches are not bad. It’s just that we can’t make it happen. When one of us scores, it will happen with confidence» wants to believe Warren Zaire-Emery, supported by his trainer. “The players give everything, I’m not going to criticize them even internally. I have no doubt. The doubts come from you.»
