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Luis Enrique helped PSG completely transform. |
Not a revolution of superstars or spectacular goals, but a revolution of thinking - initiated by Luis Enrique. In an era where football has become a theatre of giant egos, Enrique has proven what many thought impossible: a team can be greater than the sum of its individuals.
When money can't buy success
PSG were once the epitome of expensive failure. They spent €222m on Neymar, gave Kylian Mbappe an astronomical salary, and convinced Lionel Messi to join on royal terms. On paper, this was anyone’s dream team. In reality, it was a nightmare.
These three superstars don't play together - they play alongside each other. Neymar wants to show off his individual skills, Mbappe races for goals, Messi waits for moments of genius. The result is bitter defeats, inexplicable defeats to individually inferior opponents.
The problem is not talent. PSG has too much talent. The problem is that they do not know how to use that talent to serve a common goal.
Luis Enrique came with a seemingly old but revolutionary message: football is a team sport . He started with the smallest things - how to sit in the dressing room, how to celebrate a goal, how to console each other when losing.
The decision to let Mbappe go is the clearest sign of his determination. The French star is not only PSG's best player but also a symbol of the club for many years. But he is also a player who plays for himself more than the team. Enrique chose to sacrifice a star to build a team.
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Under Luis Enrique, PSG are a real team. |
The magic happened immediately. PSG was no longer a collection of disparate individuals but a well-functioning machine. They pressed the ball as a unit, attacked as a unit, defended like a fortress. Each player understood their role and was ready to sacrifice for the common good.
PSG’s success under Enrique is not just a triumph for one club, but a wake-up call for the entire football world. In the age of social media, when players become personal brands, when everything is measured by followers and advertising contracts, Enrique reminds us of the pure nature of football.
History has proven this many times. Real Madrid in the “Galacticos” era with Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham suffered many humiliating defeats. Barcelona with the “MSN” trio could not overcome Roma or Liverpool. Manchester United with Ronaldo, Pogba, Sancho only received disappointment.
The reasons are the same: too much focus on individuals, forgetting the collective spirit. These teams have abundant talent but lack soul, have individual strength but are weak in connection.
Teacher of the new era
Enrique has created something that money can’t buy: genuine unity. Not the fake unity that can be seen on social media or in press conferences, but the unity that is shown through every pass, every combination, every difficult moment on the pitch.
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PSG is worth watching at the moment. |
Ousmane Dembele, once considered undisciplined, now plays with absolute concentration. Achraf Hakimi not only attacks but also runs back and defends tirelessly. Young players like Warren Zaïre-Emery and Desire Doue are given opportunities and respond with mature performances.
Everyone understood one thing: individual glory only means anything when the team succeeds. That is a lesson that Enrique conveys not through words but through actions, not through tactics but through philosophy.
When the Ballon d'Or race begins, names like Lamine Yamal or Erling Haaland will be mentioned with impressive numbers. But if we had to choose the person who had the biggest impact on football this year, it would have to be Luis Enrique.
He doesn't score goals, he doesn't have a highlight reel on TikTok, but he does the hardest thing: turn talented individuals into a great team. He proves that in the age of superstars, the role of the coach is still the decisive factor.
Enrique's PSG are a reminder of what football is all about: 11 men chasing a ball together, fighting for a goal. When they truly trust and understand each other, magic happens.
Luis Enrique deserves to be celebrated not only for winning the Champions League, but for rewriting the definition of success in modern football. He proves that in a world full of ego and money, the pure love of the game is still the greatest force.
Source: https://znews.vn/luis-enrique-xung-dang-gianh-qua-bong-vang-post1557428.html
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