Enrique puts an end to PSG 'circus'

PSG is different now.

No longer a team that relies solely on famous names, PSG is now a team with strict discipline, players committed to working their best, and the upper management focuses on a strategy to develop young talent. It is a PSG that is completely different from the "flashy" and unstable team that fans have become familiar with in recent years.

Strict start

From the very first training session in the summer of 2023, Luis Enrique set non-negotiable demands. PSG players, whether top stars like Neymar or Kylian Mbappe, had to sign a list confirming their attendance at the training session.

No excuses were accepted, even injured players were encouraged to show up. If they did not sign, they would not play. It was one of Enrique's first moves to emphasise the importance of discipline in the squad.

Just a few months later, Neymar left at the end of the summer transfer window. A year later, Mbappe left PSG on a free transfer when his contract expired. The move may have come as a surprise, but no one can deny that Enrique created a tough working environment that did not allow for laziness or arrogance from its stars.

Enrique not only demands commitment from his players, but he also sets an example of seriousness and discipline. The former Barcelona captain is very attentive to his own diet and fitness.

He is known to participate in extreme sporting challenges such as Iron Man and Marathon des Sables - a 249km marathon across the Sahara Desert. This dedication of Enrique inspires PSG players, helping them improve their fitness and achieve optimal performance.

Luis Enrique helps PSG transform.

Enrique has also been constantly improving his coaching methods. Despite not speaking French when he first arrived at PSG, he records his instructions and sends them to each player, ensuring they understand exactly what needs to be done. This not only enhances the interaction between coach and players, but also makes them feel like they are an important part of the overall strategy.

Forget the stars, honor the team

Despite having big stars, especially Mbappe, Enrique never let these names become the center of PSG. He always emphasized that the real star of the team is the collective, not the individuals.

This is the clear message that Enrique wants to send to the players: they must put the team's interests above all else. And this is proven through his strong decisions.

Even Mbappe - the club's biggest name last season - was not exempt. Enrique once criticized the Frenchman after a match, saying that there was no point in having the best player in the world if he did not give his all for the team. Despite being a big star, the French striker could not escape Enrique's strict discipline.

With Ousmane Dembele, another player who had been overlooked in important games, Enrique applied a similar approach. However, after being moved to the centre-forward position in December 2024, Dembele showed a marked change. Not only did he play well, but he was also a model of dedication and tireless fighting spirit.

With the departure of world-class stars, PSG has shifted its focus to investing heavily in talented young players. One of the typical examples is Desire Doue, a 19-year-old player who scored the equalizer in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against Aston Villa. This is proof that PSG is not just waiting for stars, but building a young, dynamic and promising team for the future.

PSG is no longer the team of "drama".

For Enrique, the team is not just a place for stars to shine but a complete system where every player has an important role. He and Sporting Director Luis Campos built a PSG with discipline and a desire to win, typically winning the Ligue 1 championship without having to accept any defeat.

With his decisive coaching style and long-term strategic vision, Enrique has brought a new wave to PSG. No longer a team focused on flashy individuals, PSG under the guidance of the Spanish coach is becoming a strong, disciplined and fearsome collective.

Enrique completely turned PSG from a team with many stars but lacking unity into a truly strong, disciplined team that always fought with all its might for a common goal. And this is what made PSG a formidable team not only in Ligue 1 but also in the European arena.

The era of “glamour” at PSG has officially come to an end, making way for a new club, strong, disciplined and talented. And if there is one thing for sure, it is that this team promises to go far under the leadership of Luis Enrique.

Source: https://znews.vn/enrique-dat-dau-cham-het-cho-ganh-xiec-psg-post1546069.html