PSG: After the euphoria, back to reality and the end of the season | OneFootball

Former Paris Saint-Germain defender, Jimmy Algerino, shared his analysis in Le Parisien after Paris was eliminated. Clear-eyed about the current limitations of Paris Saint-Germain, he discusses the psychological difficulty of starting over after an exceptional season and the importance of the upcoming money time under Luis Enrique.

Algerino: “Waking up at the end of the match, that’s PSG’s DNA”

Algerino: “The upcoming period is a bit quieter”

Jimmy Algerino’s words hit home because he refuses to take shortcuts. Yes, PSG often has the habit of waking up late, and yes, sometimes that reflex has been enough. But an “extraordinary” season leaves invisible marks. Repeating a year as emotionally intense and mentally demanding is almost a statistical anomaly. At the highest level, you can’t get away with playing half-heartedly, especially when money time comes, that moment when every match counts double.

The real challenge is therefore not physical fatigue, but mental wear and tear. Getting motivated again after winning everything requires an almost unnatural effort. The quieter period Algerino mentions can serve as a buffer, provided it’s used wisely. The final sprint in March doesn’t reward teams that shine in autumn, but those capable of ramping up the intensity when everything tightens up. In this game, PSG will be under close scrutiny.

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