The problem of Luis Enrique
Deprived of Ousmane Dembélé, PSG is still struggling to find a reliable number 9 in Luis Enrique’s system. Several players were tested in this position during the first phase, without lasting solution or real effectiveness. The profile required by the coach, mobile, creative and decisive, does not fully correspond to any element of the squad. Gonçalo Ramos, although a regular scorer, suffers from very poor performance when he starts matches. In this position, where others have broken their teeth before (Asensio, Kolo Muani), Ramos is too little influential, Mayulu too irregular, Lee too predictable, Doué too erased. As a result, Parisian goals come mainly from midfielders, full-backs and wingers. Dembélé’s return to form appears to be the only real short-term solution. Despite this lack, PSG does not plan to recruit a center forward during the transfer window.
Hansi Flick disappointed by Frenkie De Jong
The Catalan press, and in particular Sporthighlights Hansi Flick and his desire to do better with his Barça. The coach is frustrated by the performance of his players this season, compared to last year. Starting with one player in particular. Hansi Flick spoke of the need for Frenkie de Jong to “ improve », after four games without starting, signaling that the important thing is that the best player occupies the position. The Dutch midfielder has certainly been hampered by minor physical problems or illness, but he is still struggling to regain his performance from last season. Barça remains focused on each match, regardless of the standings, with the aim of maintaining the winning streak.
Clubs are interested in Mohamed Salah
We go to England with the Daily Mail who asks questions about the future of Mo Salah. “ What’s next for the King of the Kop? » After being left out of the group against Inter in the Champions League, Salah was recalled by Slot for today’s match. We know that Mohamed Salah is going through a tense period at Liverpool after a media clash with Arne Slot, which weakened his relationship with the club. A recent discussion between the two men helped to calm the situation, without resolving all the disagreements. Liverpool do not want to sell their star and are counting on his recent contract to calm the rumors. Salah remains committed to the club and his life in England, even if Saudi Arabia remains a credible option in the medium term. In Egypt, the support for Salah is massive and is causing excitement as the CAN approaches. His immediate future depends above all on his ability to find sporting serenity at Anfield after the tournament. According to sources in the Middle East this week, the Saudis believe Salah is realistically worth around €115 million, the fee they were willing to pay for Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes this summer. Al-Hilal, Al-Qadsiah and new club Neom are all said to be interested. As a reminder, Liverpool rejected an offer of 170 million euros from Al-Ittihad in 2023.
