Paris Saint-Germain saw its global dream collapse against Chelsea (0-3) in the final of the 32 team World Cup, disputed in New York. This defeat, heavy with consequences, left traces in the Parisian locker room, especially within the technical staff.
At the final whistle, the tension was at its height, especially on the side of Luis Enrique. Coming to appease the spirits, the Parisian coach lost his composure and pushed Joao Pedro, the Brazilian striker from Chelsea, who fell to the ground. Presnel Kimpembe had to intervene to remember it. At a press conference, Spanish apologized, recognizing his mood gesture.
This behavior could cost Luis Enrique dearly. According to Mundo Deportivo, he risks a suspension of up to three matches, pending the official report of the match coordinator. The sanction will depend on the analysis of the images and elements collected by the disciplinary committee.
PSG, bad loser?
For his part, Joao Pedro tried to put the incident into perspective in an interview with the Brazilian media Sportv: “I went to protect Andrey Santos. I saw that the players surrounded him. In good Brazilian, I went to protect my friend. There were a lot of people and in all this mess, I was pushed. That's part of the game. But they can't lose. Now it's time to celebrate. »» A barely veiled spike for Parisians.
This episode darkens an evening already complicated for PSG, which must now turn the page, manage the potential sanctions of its coach, and plan for a new season which will start on August 4. The players will have more than a week to prepare the European Super Cup, scheduled for August 13 in Udine against Tottenham.
