Paris Saint-Germain manages squad rotations and internal pressure

Paris Saint-Germain is navigating a period of squad adjustment and internal pressure as they prepare for their upcoming Ligue 1 fixture against Monaco. Manager Luis Enrique has seen several key players return to training, including Ousmane Dembélé, João Neves, and Désiré Doué, following recent matches and rest periods.

However, the squad faces depth challenges at left-back. Nuno Mendes is currently serving a three-match suspension following a red card in the Champions Trophy. In his absence, the club has experimented with various players in the position, including Lucas Hernandez and Warren Zaïre-Emery, as the identity of Mendes’s primary backup remains unclear.

This uncertainty has placed significant pressure on Lucas Digne. Recruited this summer to compete for the starting role, Digne has faced criticism regarding his tactical adaptation to Enrique’s system and his physical conditioning. Internal sources have reportedly issued a warning to the French defender, urging him to increase his level of performance and actively challenge for the starting position rather than merely serving as a substitute.