Tonight, Paris Saint-Germain moves to the lawn of the Geoffroy Guichard stadium to face Saint-Étienne on the occasion of the 18th day of Ligue 1. Special match for Mauricio Pochettino who will have his first on the Paris bench. Newly arrived in the capital, the Argentine technician takes over from Thomas Tuchel, who no longer had good relations with the sporting director Leonardo for several months already.
As proof, in today’s edition, Release reveals ex-Borussia Dortmund coach learned of Layvin Kurzawa’s extension in June during interview with weekly France Football ! Extension accompanied by a salary increase for a player whose level was falling. Another surprise for Tuchel, he did not know either that Moise Kean would sign at PSG before meeting him during his medical examination. A surprising relationship which partly explains why the Bavarian coach has been sidelined. Pochettino’s success will also depend on a good understanding with the Brazilian leader, who has it seems, a good number of powers at the Parc des Princes.
