After thunderous beginnings at the Club World Cup-and a brilliant victory over Atlético de Madrid (4-0)-PSG fell from its pedestal by bowing in front of Botafogo two days ago, surprised by an opportunist and solid carioca training (0-1).
This match, such as the inaugural meeting, the neo-champions of Europe had to approach it without their number one offensive asset Ousmane Dembélé, who recovered from an injury to the ischios contracted in the semi-finals of the League of Nations against Spain on June 5. Of ancient history obviously.
Friday in Irvine, on the grounds of the Californian university campus, the Parisian feu-follet was able to take part in the training concocted by Luis Enrique and its assistants with the whole group. Same thing for a Bradley Barcola who was able to resume competition against Botafogo, playing for half an hour.
No risk against Seattle
It is therefore with all of its living forces that PSG will be able to approach the rest of this club world, and in particular the opposition to the Seattle Sounders on Monday evening (9 p.m., French time). Even if Achraf Hakimi was content with indoor exercises during this last session observed.
The Parisian staff should not take a risk and preserve his international tricolor attacker for this match against the American franchise. The idea being that he is in full possession of his means for the final phase of the competition. Provided you do not relapse in two days.
