Luis Enrique Faces Criticism for Attempting to Replicate Barcelona Project at PSG | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has been criticized after the capital club lost 2-0 to Arsenal on Tuesday night at Emirates Stadium. One pundit believes that the Spanish tactician wants to recreate what he previously had.

On Monday, Paris Saint-Germain made a big decision ahead of their match against the Premier League side. Manager Luis Enrique left Ousmane Dembélé out of the squad for the trip to North London.

Enrique’s decision was a blow to PSG’s attack, especially considering Dembélé’s impressive form this season. The 27-year-old has contributed four goals and four assists in seven matches across all competitions, so his absence was felt.

Pep Guardiola has become a benchmark in management. Thanks to his possession-based play style and tactical decisions in hybrid team formations, which have often proven effective.

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He has inspired many of his fellow Spaniards, including Mikel Arteta at Arsenal and Luis Enrique at FC Barcelona and now at PSG. However, Emmanuel Petit believes that Enrique is making a significant mistake.

“[Enrique] wants to bring his Barça project to Paris, but he doesn’t have the right players for certain positions,” Petit said (h/t Le10Sport). “Most importantly, he doesn’t have [Andrés] Iniesta, [Lionel] Messi, Xavi, or Luis Suarez. He needs to realize that Barça was a different time. To keep playing this way, you need the right profiles.

“He’s limiting and frustrating some players, like Nuno Mendes. I’m feeling frustrated and angry. I knew Arsenal was better, but I expected Luis Enrique to show a bit more humility, especially after what happened with Ousmane Dembélé.”