The final sprint is launched in Paris. Qualified for the final of the Champions League after eliminating Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain knows that it has an appointment with history on May 31 in Munich. And his coach Luis Enrique does not intend to leave anything to chance. This Friday, the Spanish technician made a strong decision that clearly announces the color: the final is already in all heads.
Seven holders put in the fridge before Montpellier
According to information from the club, no less than seven holders of the semi-final return against Arsenal will not make the trip to Montpellier this Saturday. Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha were placed in full rest. Officially, to preserve organizations after a demanding confrontation and avoid any risk of injury. They will not resume collective training until next Wednesday, in coordination with staff and sports management.
Absent power holders, a reworked team
João Neves, Khvicha KVaratskhelia, Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola are the only holders of the last match to be available for the trip to Ligue 1.. The eleven aligned with the Mosson should therefore be profoundly changed. Matvey Safonov could keep the cages, while Gonçalo Ramos or Lucas Hernandez could find playing time.
An assumed choice of Luis Enrique to aim for the European coronation
Luis Enrique assumes it: the priorities are clear. The championship is already folded, and the real goal is May 31. This early rotation shows how fresh Paris wants to arrive for its second C1 final, four years after that lost against Bayern. By then, two other games are on the program, including a French Cup final against Reims.
With this millimeter management, Luis Enrique gives a strong signal. PSG wants to play its card thoroughly. But by dismissing so many holders so early, he also takes a bet: that of maintaining intensity and shape without putting them under bell too long. The final is still far away … But Paris especially does not want to miss it.
