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I think everyone has similar thoughts about PSG. What I will point out will be more interesting. So, if PSG surprises this year and reaches the semi-finals or finals, will this success be Enrique's success? Maybe if such a thing happens, Mbappe will stay in the team and with a few great transfers, PSG will be one of the favorites next year. This probability is very low, but what if it happens? That's when PSG can catch fire again.
It is very easy for PSG to dominate Ligue 1 and dominate other domestic competencies with the top players they buy every time the transfer window opens, but winning the Champions League is not as easy as buying players. In fact, PSG was only able to advance to the last 16 in the last seven seasons, they reached the final in the 2019/2020 season, then in the following season their progress stopped in the semifinals.
This season the PSG squad is under the guidance of Luis Enrique who has experience in the UCL, but their inconsistent performance makes their journey very difficult when facing big teams. I don't think PSG can surprise this season, they qualified for the round of 16 due to luck after fighting hard in the group stage.
This season's UCL trophy is not for PSG, there are still other strong teams who always perform consistently who are better prepared to fight for the trophy. Luis Enrique must develop a strategy with a more solid team strength if he wants to bring PSG to the UCL trophy.
I get your point on PSG's Champions League performance. With all these fantastic players, you dominate Ligue 1. Yes, buying top players doesn't guarantee UCL success. It's strange how money can't buy everything, right? In 2019/2020, they reached the finals. That was impressive, but then they struggled again. Not just Messi, Mbappe, and Neymar on the team. Something's missing. It could be team chemistry or mental game, but I can't tell
Luis Enrique is an experienced coach, but experience doesn't guarantee success. Inconsistency plagues PSG, especially against the big guns. Yeah, it doesn't look like their year for the UCL trophy. Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich have something PSG doesn't. The game is about teamwork, not just skill. Luis Enrique has his job cut out. More than a strategy, PSG needs a cohesive team, not just stars. Undoubtedly, the road ahead is difficult