Perfect start for PSG in the Champions League. The men of Luis Enrique launched their defense of the title with a 4-0 victory against Atalanta, rolling on the Italian team without giving the impression of getting tired over themeses, and thus sending a sacred message to the rest of Europe. And for this shock, as he had already faced the RC Lens in Ligue 1 last weekend, the Parisian tactician has chosen to observe the first period since … La Tribune.
“I repeat what I did in the last match because, from above, I take a lot of information that I can use at halftime. Having more information is important to me. The players are used to it. Rafel (Pol), my assistant, will be there (in his place, on the edge of the field) and what he will say to the players is thanks to what I saw from the gallery ”had he explained in front of the cameras of Canal+ before the meeting. A bit like an American rugby or football coach, Lucho takes up height to better observe the placement and movements of his players and opponents.
Spain does not appreciate
A new habit that is still controversial elsewhere. Marca Indicates, for example, that in Spain, it is illegal for a coach to attend a match since the stands, excluding the case of force majeure. Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez, former international referee, also criticized the choice of his compatriot on the Cadena Ser.“In a short time, it will be prohibited by all football organizations so that he does not repeat that. The coach must be on the bench “he explained.
In Italy, in the aftermath of the heavy Parisian victory, the transalpine press does not necessarily cry out in scandal, but it was clearly surprised to see Lucho in the stands. “Luis Enrique saw the first period from the stands, five meters from our press post. He claims that from above, you can read the games better, so he breaks the mold and for 45 minutes, he abandoned the bench. PSG is lucky. Atalanta had three of Juric's collaborators in the same point of view, tactic-statisticians, equipped with computers equipped with special programs. Given how it happened, you can draw your own judgments ”explains the Bergamo Corriere. Questioned by Spanish journalists after this match against DEA, Luis Enrique quipped: “I think I'm not going to do this outside, it's more risky”. Business to follow …
