One injury too many. Tuesday evening at the Parc des Princes, the image of Hakimi leaving the field in tears caused fear, and not only because of the vile tackle by Luis Diaz and the vision of the Moroccan’s left ankle. Obviously, this serious injury, which should put Hakimi on the sidelines between 6 and 8 weeks, brought to light the decisions taken during last summer, and fully assumed by Luis Enrique. That of not recruiting excessively. Only Chevalier and Zabarnyi (and goalkeeper Renato Marin) came to strengthen the first team, at the end of an extended season.
Several times in front of the press, Luis Enrique has taken responsibility, jointly with Luis Campos, for not recruiting understudies, Achraf Hakimi in particular but also in the middle and in attack. Choices praised when the young Parisian guard, played by Mayulu and Ndjantou, shone in the Champions League against Barcelona. But the hard blow of Hakimi’s injury, the new setbacks of Dembélé, who was released in the 25th minute against Bayern Munich, and the extreme fatigue felt by certain players, like Bradley Barcola, will push PSG to explore the market in January.
PSG hopes for 3 reinforcements
According to our information, PSG wants to pounce on opportunities during the winter transfer window. Targeting a versatile defender, an experienced midfielder and a striker capable of playing on the wings. In summary, what would probably have been necessary to recruit from the summer market, if Luis Enrique had not decided to trust the Titis. He reached the limits of this ambition, because if it sometimes worked, he also saw some shortcomings in recent weeks, which would have convinced him to accept reinforcements in January.
It remains to be seen whether PSG will find the right fit in this often restricted market. Yesterday, The Team mentioned a first track in defense, leading to Eric Garcia, capable of playing in the center but also on the right flank of the defense. An affordable option because the player is reaching the end of his contract at the end of the season. Last season, Paris snatched Kvarastkhelia from Naples for €70 million, an essential element in the quest for the first Champions League. This does not happen every winter, and Luis Enrique remains demanding on the profile of recruits, who must meet his technical and tactical needs.
