What seemed to be an easy match for PSG against FC Espaly, ended up being a nightmare for Luis Enrique.
The fifth division team from France ended up being a bigger challenge than expected. Despite the expectations of an uncomplicated match, this one ended up complicating things for PSG.
This match ended up disappointing the fans, leaving great unknowns in the rotation of the squad, but, finally, the Parisians achieved the victory by 2-4.
The debut of the young promise Axel Tappe left mixed feelings, with positive moments but also errors that reflect the need for more experience.
Arnau Tenas, in his return to the starting lineup, failed to keep a clean sheet, conceding two goals that complicated the match.
Luis Enrique’s squad became dependent on Vitinha’s play
Vitinha’s entry in the second half was crucial for PSG. The Portuguese transformed the game, creating great opportunities and giving the team a breath of fresh air.
As the brain of the midfield, in 45 minutes, SofaScore shows us the Portuguese’s stats. Vitinha recorded 76 touches of the ball and completed 90% of his passes, standing out as the most influential player in the Parisian attack.
Vitinha is the most important player for PSG, being the player who initiates the dangerous plays game after game, being that first pass that opens the field of play.
For now, Luis Enrique should think about how to handle the next games, due to the moment that they live without being a dangerous team.
Did the absences play a bad trick on PSG?
The absence of figures like Marquinhos, Ousmane DembΓ©lΓ© and Achraf Hakimi underlined the excessive confidence of PSG, which almost cost them the game.
This left great unknowns in the team and it will be essential to work on the defensive part and the defense-attack transitions in training.
The match, which was close to being an upset, was finally resolved in the final minutes, allowing PSG to advance to the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.
