Doubts at PSG ahead of Chelsea?

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·9. März 2026

Doubts at PSG ahead of Chelsea?

Paris Saint-Germain was defeated on Friday night by AS Monaco during the 25th matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026. Doubts and drama now surround PSG ahead of hosting Chelsea on Wednesday in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 (second leg on Wednesday, March 17). L’Equipe provided an update this Monday on the internal atmosphere.

“Paris knows the method to adopt.”

In both the most euphoric and the most delicate moments, the Spaniard imposes calm in all technical areas. In his recent talks with his players, he has reiterated the trust he places in each of them and the optimism he feels ahead of what he calls the “key moments” of the season. “Honestly, everything is calm,” we were told internally. “Just like at the same time last season, right before facing Liverpool, our message is the same: stay united, fight for each other, and never give up.” Even if the circumstances are different, Paris knows the method to adopt.

“Some players have had doubts in recent weeks and haven’t hesitated to make it known.”

In the heart of autumn 2024, when his players questioned some of his ideas, Luis Enrique did not waver and explained to his squad that they had to believe, while slightly adapting his management style. Some players have had doubts in recent weeks and haven’t hesitated to make it known. Not the Asturian. Nor the management.

As is often the case when it comes to media claims about PSG’s internal affairs, caution is advised. There have been enough mistakes regarding transfer windows or injury durations to understand that the club is far from revealing everything. We have also seen often enough that the media likes to focus on the negative whenever possible around the Parisian club.

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Here, there is still a bit of positivity. Except it’s not very surprising, since it quite simply matches coach Luis Enrique’s message. He has mentioned the lack of confidence, but above all has emphasized that he believes in his team and that there are always good things in their play. This is quite clear, even if some prefer to ignore it and focus only on the fact that there was a defeat.

The sports newspaper also mentions doubts among players, but we don’t know which ones, on what points, or the “strength” of these doubts. There’s a negative blur, making it hard to know what to make of it. Let’s hope for a great night against Chelsea to get back on track and quickly put these rumors to rest.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.