With Lucas Hernandez suspended and Nuno Mendes still not fully fit, PSG may field an unexpected full-back at San Mamés. Luis Enrique confirmed in a press conference that he is considering several surprising options to occupy the left flank.
Just hours before the clash between Athletic Bilbao and PSG, one question dominates: who will play left-back? Lucas Hernandez is suspended, and Nuno Mendes, only recently back from injury, may start on the bench. His absence forces Luis Enrique to completely rethink his plans.
A surprising set of left-side candidates for PSG
The coach, however, showed no sign of concern: “We’ll do what we always do when someone is injured: look for a solution.” The Spaniard even opened the door to several unexpected profiles: “Many players can play on the left: Mayulu, Pacho, Zaïre-Emery.” Then came a telling sentence about his mindset: “With the right mentality, anyone can play full-back.”
A strong statement that confirms a trend already seen this season: Luis Enrique never hesitates to move a player out of his natural position, as long as intensity and tactical discipline are present.
At San Mamés, a stadium known for its passion and constant pressure, this gamble could become one of the keys to the match. Between Mayulu, highly valued by the staff, Pacho, more defensive, or even Zaïre-Emery, capable of taking on hybrid roles, the coach has a surprisingly wide range of options despite the absences.
Final verdict tomorrow: PSG may well start with a left-back that no one expected.
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