This Saturday evening at the Mosson, Montpellier will say goodbye to Ligue 1 … and the public will not see the stars of PSG. Freshly qualified for the final of the Champions League after their success against Arsenal, the Parisians move with a very altered team. Luis Enrique has chosen to preserve several of its executives for the final against Inter Milan, scheduled for three weeks in Munich.
Eight major players were left to rest: Donnarumma, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz and Ousmane Dembélé. From the eleven holder aligned against the Gunners, only Barcola, Goué, Kvaratskhelia and Neves are likely to compete for a few minutes against the MHSC. The Spanish coach clearly made the choice of prudence.
20 years of average age
In the absence of stars, it is the young people of the training center who will shine under the spotlight. PSG summoned a rejuvenated group, with an average age of 20 years. Lucas Hernandez (29) will be a veteran in a workforce filled with promises. Among the young people called: four 17 -year -old players (Quentin Ndjantou, Martin James, Axel Tape, Ibrahim Mbaye) and one of 16, Wassim Slama.
These centers in the center already trained on Friday with the professional group. The trip to Montpellier, without stake for PSG already champion and for a MHSC sentenced to relegation, represents an ideal opportunity for Luis Enrique to test his succession. Like his global project, the technician continues to integrate youth at the highest level.
If the match no longer matters, it could mark a key step in the progress of these young talents. For some, this is a first appearance in the pro group, and perhaps the beginning of a story to write in red and blue.
