PSG Faces Setback as Ramos Injury Forces Tactical Changes

In a challenging start to the Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced a setback when Gonçalo Ramos suffered a serious injury during their opening match against Le Havre. The Portuguese forward underwent surgery and is expected to be sidelined for three months, prompting coach Luis Enrique to rethink his offensive strategies. This unfortunate injury does not bode well for Randal Kolo Muani, who remains behind Marco Asensio in Enrique’s tactical preferences for the team’s attack.

Injury Forces Tactical Changes

With Ramos out of the picture, Luis Enrique is left to navigate his options from last season’s roster. This summer, PSG refrained from making any extravagant signings to fill the void left by Kylian Mbappé. The only addition to the attacking lineup is Désiré Doué, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or on the wing. As a result, Enrique must rely heavily on his existing players to maintain offensive momentum.

Enrique Favors Asensio Over Kolo Muani

Among the returning players, Gonçalo Ramos is unfortunately unavailable, forcing Enrique to reassess his options for the forward position. According to reports from L’Équipe, the Spanish coach appears to favor Marco Asensio over Randal Kolo Muani, citing Asensio’s technical skills as a significant advantage in his decision-making.

Bradley Barcola’s Impressive Start

As the season progresses, Luis Enrique has regularly deployed Marco Asensio at the forefront of the attack, with Bradley Barcola positioned on the left wing. The former Lyon player has emerged as a key figure in the PSG lineup, making a notable impact. So far, Barcola has netted four goals in four Ligue 1 matches, along with adding a goal for the French national team against Italy.