Champions League, PSG: Luis Enrique faces a hell of a puzzle before Aston Villa

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Paris Saint-Germain begins its final sprint. Qualified for the final of the Coupe de France after its reversing success against Dunkirk and a step to validate a 13th title of champion of France (a draw against Angers this Saturday will be enough for the happiness of the Parisians), the club of the capital will especially find European evenings from April 9 with a shock against Aston Villa, at the Parc des Princes. Present, this Friday, at a press conference before challenging the SCO as part of the 28th day of Ligue 1, Luis Enrique also mentioned this meeting already eagerly awaited.

Beraldo worries, Luis Enrique defends him

“Emery is a top coach, he has already shown it with several teams. We know what type of opponent we are going to face. It is an even more complete team than last year. They will not win the match because Emery knows me well or vice versa ”. If the former Roja coach therefore puts the impact of the ex-coach of PSG on this meeting, a hot spot must still worry him: the absence of his captain Marquinhos, suspended for the first leg after a new yellow card received against Liverpool. What generate a central question: who to accompany Willian Pacho, an indisputable holder, in the Parisian defense axis?

To this question, Luis Enrique has already brought some answers in recent weeks by installing Lucas Beraldo in the heart of the rear guard of the red and blue. The 21 -year -old Brazilian was thus aligned at the start of the last seven matches played by PSG on French soil. What to consider a new tenure against the Villans? Nothing is less certain. Despite a successful performance against Olympique de Marseille just before the international break, the native of Piracicaba (1 goal in 25 appearances in all competitions) is still struggling to find this regularity. Still holder, Tuesday evening, during the French Cup semi-final won against Dunkirk (2-4), the former São Paulo player has clearly not reassured his world.

Lucas Hernandez alternative?

Faced with journalists, Luis Enrique did not wish to overwhelm him: “On Berado's situation, that's what's going on with all players. He can have problems along the matches, there is no exception. He adapted from his first minute in Paris, he always played at a very high level. I have absolute confidence in him, with the ball but also his personality, his tranquility ”notably assured the Iberian, however refusing to say if his protégé was going to start this Saturday against the Angevins. “You will see for Beraldo. I will not give my composition. The players are ready “.

One thing is certain, Luis Enrique will quickly have to decide. Will he opt for continuity by once again trusting Lucas Berado, despite the weaknesses observed? Will he decide to launch Lucas Hernández? “I make the decisions according to the players who are best prepared. It doesn't mean that others are not. Things are more complex. Many players participate, that's our goal. I try to get the most out of each of my players ”finally concluded the Ile -de -France architect on this subject. At the Parc des Princes, this Saturday at 5 p.m., the starting composition should give a new additional index on the final choice of Luis Enrique …

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