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The million-dollar mess that Luis Enrique will have to solve if he joins PSG

He will have to face two problems as soon as he arrives

By Darwin Largo

He will have to face two problems as soon as he arrives

Luis Enrique's signing with Paris Saint-Germain presents a great challenge for the Asturian coach. While the club still has a powerful squad, the former Barcelona coach will have to rebuild a dressing room that ended up fractured last season, with doubts about the futures of Neymar and Kylian Mbappé being the main headaches.

The club is tired of the continuous injuries and controversial social life of the Brazilian, while with the Frenchman, his intention to leave in 2024 has not been well-received by the Qatari administration. That is why PSG is betting on Luis Enrique, a coach with enough character and experience to deal with the Parisian stars.

With Luis Enrique, Neymar reached his best form at Barcelona between 2014 and 2017. The Brazilian player had good numbers last season but suffered another injury just before the decisive phase of the season. Therefore, the former Spanish National Team coach must ensure that Neymar trains to the fullest throughout the season to avoid his recurring physical problems.

In recent years, the 31-year-old winger has always seen a drop in his performance when February arrives. Carnival and his sister's birthday end up affecting him, something that the coaching staff led by the Spanish coach cannot allow. With a contract until 2025, this could be Neymar's last big opportunity to succeed at Paris Saint-Germain.

 

The other problem

On the other hand, Nasser Al-Khelaifi is confident that Luis Enrique will be able to convince Mbappé to stay. The number 7 has openly expressed his doubts about the future of the Parisian sporting project, and with the arrival of the Spanish coach, the board wants to show him that the team has what it takes to go for the Champions League. Kylian is under contract until 2025, but he could leave next year if he decides not to renew.

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