The pressure is at its height for PSG, which is about to challenge Arsenal in the semi-final go to the Champions League. In search of a first historic victory on the lawn of the Emirates Stadium, Luis Enrique seems ready to make a strong choice to give new momentum to his team. On the eve of this expected shock, a first dramatic stroke emerges: the Spanish coach would have decided to rule out one of his major players for this capital meeting.
It would be Bradley Barcola, which has become a key element of the Parisian system over the past few months. According to the latest indiscretions relayed by The ParisianDésiré Doué would hold the rope to start on the right wing alongside Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. A strong decision, especially since Barcola had recently shone against Aston Villa, which strengthens the symbolic significance of this choice when approaching such a decisive match.
A strong choice of Luis Enrique for Arsenal
Besides, Luis Enrique seems to bet on continuity. Gianluigi Donnarumma will keep the cage, protected by a classic defense made up of Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho and Nuno Mendes. In the middle, Fabian Ruiz, very in sight lately, will accompany Joao Neves and Vitinha. Warren Zaïre-Emery, loss of speed, will once again be relegated to the bench, a direct consequence of adjustments dictated by the form of the moment.
Shock at PSG: Luis Enrique sacrifices a frame for Arsenal!
Faced with a private arsenal by Thomas Party, the battle promises to be fierce. Declan Rice, repositioned below, will have to counter the intensity of Parisian circles, while Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino will be responsible for making the link. The London attack will rest on the shoulders of Leandro Trossard, preferred at the forefront to compensate for the injuries of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. A context that promises a lively duel in midfield and spaces to be exploited on the wings.
Luis Enrique, by operating this daring choice, hopes to infuse an extra soul to his team to cross this symbolic milestone. PSG no longer has the right to make mistakes in its quest for the European Grail. Tuesday evening, it will be necessary to combine audacity and master to bring down the Gunners at home.
