Group F signifies ( Fire ) But, I'm convinced PSG would make it to the next level ( Round of Sixteen ). They have a coach with experience of winning the Champions League, not all these they've had in the past three years and counting. Now, all that need be is for him to get the boys buzzing with great understanding.
With Messi and Neymar now out of the squad they will ave to take individual and group effort to win games. That can be achieved, with how they play during the weekends, they can also confidently do same when they play thr Champions League during the mid-week games.
Under Enrique's coaching I hope PSG can be more independent and as you said, they have to build a solid partnership. Without Messi and Neymar does not mean PSG is easy to beat. There is still a lot of potential at stake in the UCL so it will bring positive points for all PSG players. Dembele and Mbappe must build solidarity with each other. Even though Group F is a hellish group, I personally will really be looking forward to this match, especially the competition between the clubs in Group F.
I'm not sure if you notice, right before Messi came to PSG, Paris Sent German club always perform better even though they don't make it to the final but the season of 21/22 and 22/23 were not a successful season in the Champions League, the two season ended in the group of 16. I'm not sure if they are going to pass that stage this season without Messi but who will give them that Dimaria and Neymar incredible contribution, those 3 first forward really did some great work back then before the club turn to hate one, maybe Mbape will pull a good one this time for the club.
Forget about Messi, he is in MLS enjoying his time and the smile says all. I believe PSG performance has improved in their domestic league, no lost just draw and win. With this, if they replicate some good moves and take this current squad, they will go far but the final is what I don't guarantee actually.