Paris Saint-Germain: The Attack Begins from Defense in Luis Enrique's Project
A report by The Guardian highlighted the significant transformation experienced by Paris Saint-Germain under the leadership of Luis Enrique, where the defensive commitment from the forwards has become one of the key secrets to the European team's success this season.
The report indicated that the attacking quartet consisting of Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, and Bradley Barcola fully embraced the Spanish coach's philosophy based on high pressing and teamwork without the ball.
The report clarified that Luis Enrique had previously tried to instill this idea in Kylian Mbappe during his last season with the club, citing a famous scene from the coach's documentary when he urged him to be a defensive role model like Michael Jordan. However, Mbappe later admitted that he did not fully benefit from the coach's ideas because he was considering a move to Real Madrid at the time, whereas the current generation of Paris attackers has shown a completely different level of commitment.
According to the figures in the report, Doué is considered the player who executes the most pressure in the top five European leagues per 90 minutes, while Kvaratskhelia is also among the top five. The report also recalled the famous image of Dembélé in last season's Champions League final as he pressured goalkeeper Yann Sommer, a moment that has become a symbol of Paris's new style. Dembélé previously stated that the team now prioritizes the club's interests over individual stardom.
The report also indicated that Paris Saint-Germain ranks second in the Champions League this season in terms of ball recovery, behind Atletico Madrid, while maintaining its offensive strength and artistic flair.
Kvaratskhelia stood out remarkably after scoring 10 goals and providing 5 assists in the tournament, marking the best record for a player from Paris in a single edition of the Champions League. The report suggests that the team's success reflects the modern shift in European football towards intense collective pressing, a style that Paris has excelled in leading.
The report indicated that the attacking quartet consisting of Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, and Bradley Barcola fully embraced the Spanish coach's philosophy based on high pressing and teamwork without the ball.
The report clarified that Luis Enrique had previously tried to instill this idea in Kylian Mbappe during his last season with the club, citing a famous scene from the coach's documentary when he urged him to be a defensive role model like Michael Jordan. However, Mbappe later admitted that he did not fully benefit from the coach's ideas because he was considering a move to Real Madrid at the time, whereas the current generation of Paris attackers has shown a completely different level of commitment.
According to the figures in the report, Doué is considered the player who executes the most pressure in the top five European leagues per 90 minutes, while Kvaratskhelia is also among the top five. The report also recalled the famous image of Dembélé in last season's Champions League final as he pressured goalkeeper Yann Sommer, a moment that has become a symbol of Paris's new style. Dembélé previously stated that the team now prioritizes the club's interests over individual stardom.
The report also indicated that Paris Saint-Germain ranks second in the Champions League this season in terms of ball recovery, behind Atletico Madrid, while maintaining its offensive strength and artistic flair.
Kvaratskhelia stood out remarkably after scoring 10 goals and providing 5 assists in the tournament, marking the best record for a player from Paris in a single edition of the Champions League. The report suggests that the team's success reflects the modern shift in European football towards intense collective pressing, a style that Paris has excelled in leading.
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