The Paris Saint-Germain coach sent a very direct message to the two center forwards of his squad this Friday.
This is a situation which obviously fuels debate among Paris Saint-Germain observers: the capital club spent more than 150 million euros last summer to attract two international center forwards by attaching the services of Gonçalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani.
Two expensive recruits who have not met expectations so far. Victim of a virus in December, Gonçalo Ramos was not particularly to his advantage when he had his chance. The Portuguese’s playing time has continued to decline for several months. Randal Kolo Muani, for his part, is not spared from criticism because of his contrasting performances.
“My decisions are clear”
In this context, Luis Enrique prefers to align Kylian Mbappé, or even Marco Asensio, in this central attacker position. However, the Spanish technician reaffirmed his confidence in the two center forwards. “ My decisions are clear. Gonçalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani are two very high level attackers. I am very happy with both. I hope they are the present and future of the club“, launched the PSG coach at a press conference.
Asked about the reason for their starving playing time, the Spanish technician did not hide a certain annoyance. “ I think I’ve already answered this question. In a team, there are only eleven players who can play. »