PSG press review: penalties, Mayulu, squad rotation and Monaco | OneFootball

This Tuesday, February 24, the French press (on the sporting side) focused on Paris Saint-Germain’s search for a penalty taker, the negotiations for the contract extension of Senny Mayulu (19-year-old midfielder), the management of squad rotation, and the upcoming home match against Monaco tomorrow night in the second leg of the play-off (2-3 win in the first leg) of the 2025-2026 Champions League (kick-off at 9pm, broadcast on Canal+).

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

PSG has missed too many penalties this season, that’s clear. Especially in the Champions League. It’s rather strange, since this same group has shown a certain strength in penalty shootouts for over a year now. There may be something psychological at play, the fact that the penalty takers have been particularly studied by opponents. A solution needs to be found, possibly with some changes. Whether it’s in the striking technique or the taker. Paris certainly has options, and we suspect that the staff and players have an idea for what’s next.

Just as we trust coach Luis Enrique and the other staff members to manage the players. Both to allow some to rest without upsetting them, and to keep the substitutes involved. It’s a whole, which can sometimes be delicate. According to L’Equipe, the players answer a weekly survey with a few questions about their morale, their physical condition, and other elements. This helps with precise monitoring. Luis Enrique has always paid close attention to this topic.

We would thus be very surprised to see Ousmane Dembélé (28-year-old forward) or Fabian Ruiz (29-year-old midfielder) against Monaco. That would seem like a certain risk. It would also send a negative message to the other players, showing a lack of trust.

Paris has the assets to qualify, and we hope it will be after a great evening at the Parc des Princes, without the slightest incident. There is no particular rivalry, so that’s likely. The authorities are confident, though they will still be very present.

The future of Mayulu is less clear, with many rumors and nothing concrete. The financial aspect matters, but it’s hard to know where the negotiations stand for the player under contract until 2027. The wisest thing is to wait for something concrete.

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