Marquinhos offended, Verratti and Neymar ousted: Luis Enrique establishes authority at PSG

Luis Enrique didn’t come to PSG to just go through the motions. According to Le Parisien, the first few weeks have already established his character: firm and uncompromising.

Repeating past mistakes is not an option. Luis Enrique arrived at PSG with his own style and ideas. ‘The initial reports of Luis Enrique’s management at the Poissy Campus tell of a coach fully invested in his new mission, who has already won over a good part of his squad,’ explains Le Parisien.

Both players and executives seem impressed with Luis Enrique’s approach. ‘To immediately assert his authority over the group, Luis Enrique chose the first two matches of the season to send strong and clear signals.’

As a result, Marquinhos was benched. Informed during the pre-match talk, the player reportedly had a difficult time processing the decision, according to Le Parisien.

According to Le Parisien, for Luis Enrique, no player will be an unquestionable starter. The Spanish coach also wants to ‘show that he’s the boss, with a message like: “Just because he’s ready doesn’t mean he starts. I decide.”‘

Furthermore, Luis Enrique has been firm with Neymar before his departure and with Marco Verratti. In meetings with club executives, he approved the sales of Neymar and Marco Verratti. ‘He didn’t hold back when talking to them. Facing the Italian and in the presence of Luis Campos, Enrique delivered a strong message. He reviewed all the known missteps of the “Little Owl” (late nights out, lifestyle habits) and told him: “With me, you will never play!”‘