Things Are Not Going Well at Luis Enrique's PSG

A worrying picture emerges regarding the new season from the PSG front. The Paris side started the season with a cup loss by being defeated 1-0 by Lens in the French Super Cup. A similar picture was experienced in the first two matches in Ligue 1 of the team under Luis Enrique's management. Drawing 2-2 with Rennes, the Paris side also left the Lille match with a 2-2 score.

The 1-0 defeat taken against Lens in the French Super Cup went down in history as the first shock development of the season. The Paris side coming off the pitch empty-handed in their first official match created great disappointment on both the management and fan side. Luis Enrique entering the new season with such a picture after the success he captured last season stands out as an important test for the Spanish head coach.

Leaving the first week match played with Rennes in Ligue 1 with a 2-2 draw, PSG earned their first official point with a weaker than expected performance. The resistance Rennes showed against the Paris side gave signals of the picture generally expected in Ligue 1 in the first weeks of the season. Luis Enrique's tactical touches to his team not giving the desired result also led to searches in the coaching staff.

The Lille match played in the second week became a real drama scene. PSG, which fell into a 2-0 defeat position in the 84th minute, saved 1 point only in the extra time minutes with goals from Vitinha and Marquinhos. Although this picture proved that the team is still showing resistance in terms of character, it fell short in eliminating concerns about the game reflecting on the pitch. The Paris side being able to collect only 2 points in 3 matches means a serious delay in the critical first weeks of the season.

Luis Enrique making such a start in the squad transformation process is being interpreted as an important warning for the Spanish head coach. Subjects such as the preferences in the Paris side's transfer policy, the age balance in the squad and the playing philosophy settling will be examined even more closely in the upcoming weeks. The pressure of the French football press on Luis Enrique may increase in the later period of the season. Although fans think that the team still has time to recover, if the picture continues in this way, how long the patience will last is a subject of debate.

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