A simple putting into play, and yet everyone talks about it. On the eve of the final of the World Cup between PSG and Chelsea, a sequence filmed in the last Parisians' matches captured the attention of observers. On a video published by Dazn, we see the men of Luis Enrique starting their meetings with an amazing kick -off, almost confusing: a long ball projected directly towards the opposing corner, followed by a generalized pressing of the whole team. What fuel the debates on the originality of the Spanish coach.
But quickly, the specialists put an end to the mystery. This approach, which consists in voluntarily abandoning the ball as soon as you kick off to stifle the opponent near his touch line, is not a novelty signed Luis Enrique. It had already been used, several years ago, by a certain Rudi Garcia. On the networks, many Internet users recalled that the current coach of Belgium also popularized this type of put into play when he trained OM, even before.
A nod to an often underestimated technician
If Luis Enrique stands out today as one of the most influential coaches of the moment, until being considered one of the best in the world, the tactical parentage with Garcia surprises. The latter, often judged through his address book or his ability to succeed in his interviews, recalls in his own way that he also has ideas. Naples, Rome, Lyon, Marseille, or today Belgium: Garcia has left traces everywhere, even discreet.
Seeing such a sequence taken up by a technician from the Enrique caliber, even involuntarily, has something to flatter his ego. And remember that in football, innovation does not always come from where it is expected.
Rudi Garcia, a discreet inspirer from Luis Enrique?
PSG may be on the way to conquer the world, but it could be that some of its principles come from a more modest heritage. Let's give back to Rudi what belongs to Rudi. And who knows, if Paris triumphs on Sunday evening, maybe Luis Enrique will slip a little thanks to his unexpected “mentor”. Well, you shouldn't dream too much either.
