Another flight from Champions League broke the team.
Paris Saint-Germain entered the next round of the endless joust – confrontation with Bayern Champions League the entire fragile balance that Christophe Galtier managed to build in six months has collapsed. And after the relegation, the team is preparing for another restructuring. Several directions were outlined at once, in which, probably, Parisians will move next summer.
The former world champion also collapsed
The difference between the opponents in the round of 16 of the Champions League was evident almost immediately. PSG tried to play systematically and finally lost 0-1 at home. Usually in these cases the return duel becomes sparkling and whoever catches up is eager to fight, not allowing the opponent even a moment to think about the strategy.
But the second match also ended in favor of the Munich team – 2:0. It took exactly 60 minutes to maintain parity on the scoreboard, then the Germans scored twice. Still. The Parisians are eliminated in the round of 16 Champions League. Second consecutive year. From Bayern, who lost in the final Champions League-2019/20. It is difficult to imagine an even more serious blow to the pride of the team, which is already considered the main defeat in the European Cup.
And this is what the attacker notes after the match PSG Kylian Mbappe:
Bayern have a team built to win the Champions League. At the beginning of the season I said that we would do our best to win this tournament. But it seems that the round of 16 is our best.
These are the words of the footballer who is the backbone of the Parisians, around whom the team is built. He words of one of the most talented players of this generation. The striker, who at the age of 19 became the world champion in the French team, and four years later again reached the final. And in the decisive match, with his own strength, he dragged the team to the penalty shootout and converted his shot without batting an eye under enormous pressure.
If these are Kilian’s words, then it’s scary to even imagine what happens to others. PSG from time to time he stumbles into a moment of heightened tension and fails to finish the matter. But the problem is, it’s more of a gathering of individuals than a team. The Brazilians quarrel with Luis Campos (sports adviser), Kilian conflicts with Neymar, Neymar himself, after losing to Bayern, goes to a poker tournament and to McDonald’s. In essence, such a team is weaker than its competitors.
Prepare to buy new stars
And it doesn’t change anything. There are now insiders on the impending wave of transfers of Parisians. It was reported that the leaders of the collective aimed at strengthening the attacking group. In the shortlist, among others, there was also the Nigerian striker of Napoli Victor Osimhen. He is having his best season at professional level, having already scored 19 goals in Serie A (top scorer in the league).
Another candidate for reinforcement is Goncalo Ramos. The young Portuguese shone for a moment in the playoffs world Cup-2022, when he scored a hat-trick and assisted in the match against Switzerland. He now plays for Benfica and is also the top scorer in the current league.
From Man City, the Parisians are ready to take Bernardo Silva, the French giant’s priority target for the summer transfer market.
Each of these players will cost dearly PSG. Victor is a rising star and the main finisher of the Neapolitans, who, in addition to the Parisians, claims Manchester United – the team, with all its problems, is more promising, as well as playing in the more competitive European Championship.
Ramos is very important for Benfica, especially after the farewell of Enzo Fernandez. And if the Eagles midfielder got out in a fight, asking for 121 million euros for him, it is logical to assume that no less will be asked for the young striker.
Bernardo is one of the fundamental players of Guardiola’s City, so Josep will not let him go like this. The transfer will be possible both in the case of a large fee and if the “citizens” will quickly find a suitable replacement for Portuguese.
It is simply impossible to acquire all of them without losses, for such a performance fifa he won’t be able to close his eyes because of fair play. So the logical consequence of the purchase will probably be separation from the current stars – and their number includes Messi, Neymar and Hakimi.
Return of Tuchel
But the most natural step for Parisians in such cases is the coach’s resignation. Blanc, Emery, Tuchel and Pochettino left one by one. Christophe Galtier came last summer when PSG he failed to get Zinedine Zidane to lead the team. In addition, Kylian Mbappe wanted to personally see the former Real Madrid star at the club, who during this period had the opportunity to influence the transfer policy of the French giant.
Then the positions of the current mentor PSG initially it could not be called stable. He was saved by success at the start and a tandem with Kampusch. As soon as they started talking about Galtier, they demanded discipline from his wards, and the team did not lose a single match in the group Champions Leagueit seemed that the Parisians, under the guidance of a specialist, had a chance of success.
Now there are insiders who the leadership PSG There is already a candidate for Christoph’s post. The priority option is the appointment of Thomas Tuchel, who already worked at Paris Saint-Germain in 2018-2020.
By the way, one should not expect momentary castling – it was also reported that Galtier will have time to influence the position of the leadership. The key to the coach will be the team’s results in the current Ligue 1 season.
