PSG is already a team.

PSG - Ảnh 1. — Marquinhos is one of the few stars remaining from the last time PSG reached the Champions League final - Photo: Reuters

Life is ironic. Mbappe left PSG to pursue his ambition of winning the Champions League. But now he has to watch his former team play in the final of the most prestigious tournament in Europe. And this is also the closest PSG has come to winning the trophy in the club's history.

Five years ago, Mbappe, along with Neymar, Di Maria, Verratti, Marquinhos, and others, played a major role in leading PSG to the Champions League final. However, it wasn't a perfect season, as the tournament was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (rescheduling it for three months). PSG were also very lucky as all the strong teams were eliminated. Even so, in the final, PSG were completely outmatched by Bayern Munich.

But this year, coach Luis Enrique and his team are showing the world what a perfect team looks like. As always, PSG won Ligue 1 several rounds early and are on the verge of winning the French Cup (already in the final). In the Champions League, they successively defeated all four English representatives: Man City, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal. All were convincing victories.

What is the reason behind PSG's dramatic transformation? Responding after the win against Arsenal, goalkeeper Donnarumma didn't hesitate to upset his former teammate by declaring: "We miss Mbappe. But the team is becoming more united, more and more of a true unit, fighting for each other."

Donnarumma's statement reveals the harsh reality of PSG over the years. They have always been a team full of superstars and big egos. But this comes with endless scrutiny, factions, behind-the-scenes chaos, and immense pressure. The presence of Messi only increased the pressure on PSG during the 2021-2023 period.

When Mbappe left, PSG became a true team. The management implemented a transfer policy entirely at the behest of coach Luis Enrique. They ruthlessly got rid of unsuitable players like Kolo Muani, Ugarte, and Danilo. At the same time, they brought in technically gifted stars like Kvaratskhelia, Joao Neves, and Doue...

Luis Enrique's approach to building a team is truly unique. But he has his own philosophy. And the best teams should follow the coach's philosophy, rather than the whims of superstars or an owner who doesn't understand the world of football…

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HUY DANG

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