Luis Enrique is now fixed. For two years, the Spanish coach has shaped a playing identity based on constant pressing and total control of the ball. The former FC Barcelona coach has a well-defined vision of football, and those who do not fit into his plan quickly pay the price.
To achieve this, Luis Enrique multiplied tactical tests before finding the desired balance. One of the keys to this success lies in the versatility of its players, particularly on the offensive level. This is also why PSG has not deemed it necessary to recruit a real number 9 since his arrival in 2023.
Ousmane Dembélé, Gonçalo Ramos, Senny Mayulu and most recently Désiré Doué, Tuesday evening in Leverkusen (7-2), took turns occupying the role. “There is also (Khvicha) Kvara (tskhelia), (Bradley) Barcola and Lee (Kang-in) who can do it. The two full-backs can also find themselves number 9 on certain actions. Having rotation and mobility is essential for us, it’s no mystery”underlined the Asturian at a press conference this Friday.
Haaland is no
Being a true number 9 under Luis Enrique is therefore a challenge. According to some, even a striker of Erling Haaland's caliber would have no place in Paris. “He doesn’t want a 9 like Haaland where, even if he is very strong, the opponent knows what to expect”entrusted a player agent to The Team
this Saturday.
“We clearly saw that the stalls and permutations had disoriented Bayer”continues this same source about the match in Leverkusen. “They weren't used to it and didn't know how to defend on it. He's not the first to use a false 9, but he redefined the codes. »
