“I invite you to be attentive to my actions. They will clearly express my opinion on the situation. When asked if the decision to dismiss Marco Verratti and Neymar was his, Luis Enrique wished to “keep (his) discussions private”. If Paris Saint-Germain announced that Neymar was forfeited (according to the official version) for the reception of Lorient, this Saturday (9 p.m.), Marco Verratti was not retained in the Parisian group either.
Historic framework of the club, the Italian is deemed transferable by the club. The medium was notably approached by the Saudi formation of Al-Hilal. His non-convocation therefore leaves a clue as to the place reserved for him by the Spanish coach in his mind this season. Less surprisingly, Kylian Mbappé will not be on the scoresheet against Les Merlus either. Unlike Verratti, the striker has been training with the lofters since the start of the preparation.
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After two missed collective sessions, Verratti and Neymar had not been invited to the “media day”, during which the official photos of the season were captured. Luis Enrique and Luis Campos also met them on Wednesday to consider their future. A departure from the club had been mentioned.
In midfield, the Spanish coach will be able to rely on Manuel Ugarte, Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha and even Fabian Ruiz, Danilo and Carlos Soler. In front, rookies Lee Kang-In, Marco Asensio and Gonçalo Ramos can claim tenure.
As he explained in a press conference, Luis Enrique is used to announcing his team to the players only a few hours before the match.
