After the elimination of Paris Saint-Germain against Real Madrid (1-0, 1-3) in the round of 16 of the Champions League, changes are expected within the club of the French capital. Parisian coach Mauricio Pochettino could be the first fuse to blow.
Changes are coming to Paris Saint-Germain.
Paris Saint-Germain experienced, once again, a resounding failure in the Champions League. Yet on track to get his ticket to the quarter-finals, the reigning French vice-champion was overthrown by Real Madrid (1-0, 1-3) in the round of 16 on Wednesday.
A huge disappointment for the club from the French capital, which will have to draw the consequences of this European fiasco.
Pochettino, an unstoppable partner
In the immediate future, one man inevitably finds himself at the center of attention: coach Mauricio Pochettino. For several weeks, the Argentinian technician has been in the hot seat because of his difficulties in imposing a game identity within the Ile-de-France collective. And according to information from the regional daily Le Parisien on Thursday, this elimination on the lawn of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium sealed the future of the former manager of Tottenham. This new failure on the European scene has confirmed the doubts of the leaders of PSG over the inability of Pochettino to fully use the qualities of the group at his disposal.
However, a departure from the native of Murphy, under contract until June 2023, should not occur before the end of this financial year. Publicly, the Parisian sports director Leonardo even supported him. We must not throw everything away and put everything in the trash. We don’t have to start all over again with each defeat. The objective is to win the C1, and until half-time of this match we were fine. We have to stay together. Pochettino is still in the draft this season. Now is not the time to think aboutreplied the Brazilian for RMC Sport.
Leonardo is blurry, Al-Khelafi not in danger
It remains to be seen whether the former Milanese will still be in his position to make the next decisions concerning the future of the current leader of Ligue 1… Because according to Le Parisien, Leonardo, despite his good relations with President Nasser Al-Khelafi , could bear the brunt of the anger of the Emir of Qatar. However, the Auriverde is not considered responsible for this setback on the sporting level because it was not the origin of the appointment of Pochettino in January 2021. However, his management of certain files, in particular in relation to the potential departure of Kylian Mbapp at the end of the contract next June, could push him towards the exit.
Moreover, if Leonardo feels the beginnings of an end to the adventure, he could even leave the capital club on his own. And what about Al-Khelafi? Criticized by the supporters, the Qatari has already experienced other storms and does not seem in danger due to the unwavering support of the Parisian owner. Before a next important summer transfer window with changes to be made within the workforce, especially in midfield and potentially in attack with the Mbapp case, PSG will have to make strong choices.
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