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In eight days, Paris Saint-Germain will, as always, play its season with the return of the Champions League. The capital club may well be in the race for a historic twelfth title in Ligue 1, but it knows that the justice of the peace will be the C1. Especially for what is undoubtedly Kylian Mbappé’s last season in France. But since the start of the season, the Rouge et Bleu have sent a clear message.
The most prestigious European competition is no longer THE priority and no one within the club is obsessed with a continental title. Recently, Luis Enrique made a roughly similar speech, even a little extreme. “In 12 days, we might all be dead. Well I hope not. But the Champions League doesn’t interest me. What interests me is Brest, it’s the Cup match. The future does not exist in football, even more so at a high level. Brest. The Cup match. A final for us”.
Players surprised in private
Except that the Spaniard knows very well that PSG is only judged through the prism of the C1 and that a hiccup against Real Sociedad would be seen as yet another European humiliation for PSG. Waiting for, The Team once again sows trouble within the Ile-de-France ranks before a major Champions League meeting: the physical condition of the Parisian players would be far from optimal. Worse, it would generate serious concerns. The daily explains that many of PSG’s opponents have criticized the lack of “fund” of the Parisians and the lack of impact of Mbappé’s partners in the duels. A deficit that is often crippling in the Champions League.
The example of the red and blue shipwreck in Newcastle on October 4 (1-4) is the perfect example. The fault of poor preparation of Luis Enrique’s staff? The newspaper explains that several players have already explained to those around them that they felt this athletic deficiency. This is also the case of Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguayan, who disappeared from circulation, would have been surprised in private not to be able to find his second wind after his good start to the season. Faced with this observation, several Parisian stars have chosen to call on personal physical trainers and have added additional sessions after training.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
