Luis Enrique made a particular tactical choice against Le Havre by starting Maghnes Akliouche in front of the defense. An unusual position for the Parisian attacking midfielder, more accustomed to playing higher up or on one side. The PSG coach voluntarily chose to install him in this role, convinced that his technical quality and his ability to keep the ball could serve the first Parisian recovery. He explained this decision at a press conference: “That’s what happens when you don’t make a mistake when selecting a player. It’s very easy to manage it. From day one we saw this ability to never lose the ball. This is a vital condition for a player capable of playing in all positions”.
By placing Akliouche in this position, Luis Enrique therefore wanted to exploit his versatility and entrust him with new responsibilities in the midfield. The Spanish technician fully assumes this different use of his player, whose technical security and ability to adapt to the demands of several roles he appreciates. It is also a way of showing that he considers Akliouche as an option beyond his usual positions, like Senny Mayulu.
