The surrealist challenge of PSG
“” Invincible objective “, The newspaper The team Fixed the ultimate challenge of Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 this season. “” If Paris can theoretically drop out of his 13th title this evening, he also aims to finish the championship without the slightest defeat. An unprecedented feat “Writes the media on its front page. “” Paris is at the foot of a myth ». The capital's club is tackling one of the last still unexplored summits of French football: to finish the unbeaten championship. In the 1994-1995 season, Nantes had remained unbeaten for 32 games. A record that Paris can break in several weeks already. Abroad, Antonio Conte did it with Juventus de Turin during the 2011/2012 season. The Italian coach is also very admiring PSG this season. “” You have to measure what PSG has achieved. It's an impressive team, and Luis Enrique does an incredible job », He said in the columns of The team. In the 21st century, two other clubs succeeded in this feat of invincibility on a championship season: Leverkusen last season, and the Gunners of Arsène Wenger in 2003/2004.
Dani Olmo, an absence in the worst moment
In Spain, Barça is concerned about the absence of Dani Olmo. “” Six games without Olmo “, title Sport on its front page. The Spaniard was injured in the right adductor against Osasuna, an absence estimated at three weeks by Barça. Hansi Flick will not take any risks to avoid a relapse. The middle will miss several key matches, including Atlético in the Cup and Dortmund in the Champions League. An absence in the worst moment, as Sport writes. His return could coincide with the move to Leganés, according to his evolution. In the meantime, Flick will count on Fermín, Gavi or Pablo Torre to compensate for his absence.
Guardiola refuses bonuses
Pep Guardiola decided: neither his players nor his staff will receive bonuses this season, even in the event of a victory in FA Cup and in the Club World Cup. Currently fifth in the Premier League, Manchester City could miss the Champions League for the first time since 2010. This halftone season is pushing the club to consider a major restructuring. Several departures are announced, starting with Kevin de Bruyne, whose contract expires in 2025 and who struggles to regain his level after several injuries. Gündogan, returned last summer, did not convince and his future is uncertain. Other executives such as Ederson and Grenish could also be sacrificed. Guardiola wants to breathe new momentum into his workforce to put Manchester City back at the top next season.
