PSG took their time. In search of a new coach to replace the very disappointing Christophe Galtier, the capital club has surveyed several renowned technicians. The exchanges were even a little more advanced with Julian Nagelsmann, who imagined arriving with Thierry Henry as assistant. But the German finally declined the invitation. And it was Luis Enrique who was the lucky one. Free since the end of his collaboration with the Spanish selection, the Asturian wanted to return to service with a club, six years after his last adventure at FC Barcelona.
He is involved in the transfer window
It’s been done for two weeks. New strongman of PSG, Luis Enrique has started to make his mark. He is also well surrounded. If he refused to keep certain members of the staff of Galtier (he kept Pedro Gomez and Alberto Piernas), he called on his trusted men to whom he delegates. Borja Alvarez Buedo and his assistant Jean-Luc Aubert take care of the goalkeepers. Aitor Unzue Elorza (2nd deputy), Rafael Pol Cabanellas (1st deputy), Joaquin Valdes Fonseca (psychologist) also accompany him.
Regarding recruitment, PSG have already got their hands on Lucas Hernandez, Marco Asensio, Milan Skriniar, Kang-In Lee, Manuel Ugarte and Cher Ndour. But the 53-year-old Iberian coach is still waiting for reinforcements, he who made Bradley Barcola (OL) his priority. brand explains that he works hand in hand with PSG and Luis Campos on the transfer window. “Luis Enrique’s demands are orders for the sports management” specifies the Spanish media.
A well-established style
He has a lot more to say than his predecessor. As far as the pitch is concerned, it has already revolutionized the way the club operates. During the recovery, he imposed two training sessions a day on his troops, when the former PSG coaches only carried out one session. The former coach of La Roja also adopts a firmer attitude towards his players. He is a man of temperament, who has “charisma and personality“. brand explains that he doesn’t feel any pressure and that’s the best news for PSG. He is also a man who will not give any gift.
Recently, the Iberian media revealed that he will not grant any free pass, not even to Kylian Mbappé whose future is uncertain. He wants a united and determined group. He doesn’t want a black sheep. He therefore expects great involvement from all his men in training and matches. He also sent a message to the players this week. He explained to them that he wanted to win everything, namely the Coupe de France, Ligue 1 and the Champions League, and that he was not satisfied with the game that had been played in the past.
Expected first choices
According brand, his idea is really to have a very attacking team, with lots of ball possession and high pressing. He wants to finish undefeated at home, while counting on the supporters according to the echoes from the Spanish press. In the next few hours, he will lead his first friendly match against HAC and designate the players selected for the Asia tour. It will also be an opportunity to find out what items will be set aside in the loft. The latest news, eight men did not fit into his plans including Leandro Paredes, Keylor Navas or Georginio Wijnaldum. The Luis Enrique effect is already being felt.
