The lackluster performance in Munich raised questions, while the weekend draw against Nantes has sparked doubts about Luis Enrique—not in the offices at the Parc des Princes, but in PSG’s locker room. Reports from French media suggest that some players are increasingly unhappy with the Spanish coach’s methods, creating tensions between the manager and his squad. While a slip-up in Ligue 1 isn’t viewed as catastrophic—PSG holds a seven-point lead over Marseille—the recent Champions League loss further soured the team’s morale. With only four points from five group matches, the French champions are teetering on the edge of elimination. Many analysts blame Enrique’s decisions, and it’s not just the pundits; some players are reportedly losing confidence in his approach.It’s ‘sparking’ again between Dembele and EnriqueLeading the group of discontented players are French internationals Ousmane Dembélé, Presnel Kimpembe, Randal Kolo Muani, and Bradley Barcola. Dembélé’s relationship with Enrique deteriorated after being left out of the squad against Arsenal in October and worsened following his reckless red card in Munich. Kimpembe, despite recovering from injury, has been omitted from recent matches, causing frustration. Barcola reportedly dislikes Enrique’s rigid tactical schemes, halting contract extension talks, while Kolo Muani is dissatisfied with limited playing time and perceived lack of trust, even in emergencies.Ligue 1 doesn’t heal the Saints’ UCL wounds anymoreA former teammate of Enrique, Christophe Dugarry, criticized his coaching philosophy:”Two hours before a match, he comes up with a new idea, as if it’s a video game where he can control players with a joystick. I know him from our time at Barcelona under Van Gaal. He once tried to explain how I could play as a defensive midfielder. I told him to stop because it wasn’t going to work. When a coach forces you to play in a position you don’t understand, it eventually stops working”.Enrique: ‘Barca play like Eibar, Mbappe doesn‘t defend‘Although most of the squad reportedly supports Enrique, dissatisfaction is growing with his tactical experiments, such as deploying players out of position, and his last-minute lineup announcements, as seen against Bayern. Fabian Ruiz, whose retention Enrique personally pushed for this June, is also among the skeptics. Despite convincing Ruiz to stay, Enrique has failed to make the former Napoli midfielder feel significant in the squad.Enrique happy to extend at PSGStill, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has firmly backed Enrique, stating:”In my opinion, we have the best coach in the world right now. He’s building a project for the future. Results matter, but we remain focused on the project. There are always rumors in the media, but I believe in our coach, system, and plan”. Following the loss in Munich, the club’s leadership is convinced changes are needed to strengthen the squad. Plans are in place for player acquisitions during the January transfer window, with gradual adjustments expected through the summer. In the meantime, Enrique is reportedly planning to clean house, taking note of the criticisms and preparing to make decisive moves when the season ends.##NAJAVA_MECA_8547569##
