Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has revealed his emergency defensive plans for the upcoming Champions League clash against PSG. Following significant injury blows to key players, the German tactician is considering deploying midfielders in the heart of the defence, while demanding his confident side prove their worth against the best team in world football.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has expressed his admiration for the tactical evolution at Paris Saint-Germain, suggesting the French champions have adopted the Catalan giants' signature playing style. Ahead of a high-stakes Champions League encounter, Laporta highlighted the influence of former Blaugrana manager Luis Enrique in transforming the Parisian side.
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has opened up on his tactical blueprint to stop Lamine Yamal ahead of a mouth-watering Champions League clash against Barcelona. The Spaniard faces his former club knowing that the teenage sensation is the primary threat to PSG's European ambitions this season.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha insisted all the ingredients are present for a classic Champions League showdown against FC Barcelona. Backed by manager Luis Enrique, the Portuguese international believes both possession-obsessed sides will produce an extraordinary tactical contest at the Parc des Princes.
Barcelona have suffered a secondary travel setback ahead of their Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Thick fog has delayed the team's flight to the French capital, forcing the club to alter their pre-match schedule.
Arsenal remain in the hunt for an elite left winger, but Gilles Grimandi has explained to GOAL why “special” Paris Saint-Germain superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is likely to fall out of reach. The Champions League-winning Georgian would be a “dream” addition at Emirates Stadium, but his current employers have no intention of selling and would set the biggest of asking prices if transfer talks were to be opened.
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