Luis Enrique and PSG Face Grueling January Schedule
Paris Saint-Germain, under coach Luis Enrique, is set to tackle a demanding January with seven matches in 25 days, including a crucial UEFA Champions League playoff against Manchester City.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), led by head coach Luis Enrique, is preparing for a challenging start to 2025. The team faces a packed schedule in January, featuring seven matches over 25 days, averaging a game every three days. This rigorous lineup includes domestic league fixtures and a pivotal UEFA Champions League playoff against Manchester City.
The squad resumed training on January 2nd after a ten-day break, immediately traveling to Doha, Qatar, for intensive sessions. Captain Marquinhos expressed the team's readiness, stating, "We recharged during the break and are now fully energized for the challenges ahead."
PSG's January fixtures are as follows:
- January 5: Monaco (French Super Cup)
- January 8: Saint-Étienne (Ligue 1)
- January 12: Spal (Friendly)
- January 15: Lens (Ligue 1)
- January 19: Manchester City (UEFA Champions League Playoff)
- January 22: Reims (Ligue 1)
- January 26: Stuttgart (Friendly)
The highlight of this series is undoubtedly the clash with Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, which will determine PSG's progression in the Champions League. Coach Luis Enrique emphasized the importance of squad rotation and maintaining peak fitness levels to navigate this "tunnel of horror" successfully.
Fans and analysts alike are keen to see how PSG manages this demanding period, which could significantly impact their domestic and European campaigns.
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