The defeat of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) against the OGC Nice caused some panic among some fans, as if the history of the club collapsed at once. However, should we really panic so much? Of course, losing a series of invincibility is frustrating, but should we question everything after a simple defeat in Ligue 1 when the final goal is much greater?
It is true that the PSG has lost its series of invincibility, but it remains champion of Ligue 1 and the triple is still possible. In addition, a huge game against Arsenal is approaching. These matches forge a team, define it, not a defeat against Nice, even if it hurts.
PSG coach Luis Enrique was very calm in a press conference Despite the defense against Nice (1-3), Luis Enrique maintained very calm during his press conference, sending a clear message to his players and supporters ahead of the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal. I am not at all worn when I see a team that doesn’t speculate, plays attakking football, presses high up the pitch, and never stop running,–he declared, visibly satisfied with the attitude displayed by his team despite the score. Luis Enrique also took the opportunity to pay tribute to the Parisian supporters present at the Parc des Princes.
It is true that Vitinha, a Portuguese midfielder, has experienced a decline in diet in recent weeks. However, Luis Enrique did not vary in his communication: for the Spanish coach, Vitinha remains a fundamental player in the collective project, able to raise his level when the stakes rise.
In front of Arsenal and a player of Declan Rice’s calibre, the fight in the middle will be fierce. Paris will need a committed Vitinha, capable of pressing high, resisting physical impact, and accelerating the game to destabilize a London team that excels in the mastery of tempo. The best version of the Portuguese environment will be indispensable more than ever. Without a big Vitinha, the PSG could quickly be overwhelmed in a key area of the game. The stakes are immense, the expected answer is equally so.
Ultimately, it is important not to lose sight of long-term goals and continue to support the team, even in difficult times. The PSG is not defined by a single defeat, but rather by its warrior mentality and its ability to bounce back.