PSG Struggles with Rotation in 1-1 Draw Against Reims

On Saturday night, Luis Enrique opted for a rotation strategy as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced Stade de Reims, just days after their Champions League clash with Girona. Reims’ coach, Luka Elsner, praised the depth of the PSG squad available to his Spanish counterpart following the match, which ended in a surprising draw.

The PSG squad encountered unexpected challenges against Stade de Reims. After securing five consecutive victories at the start of the season, Enrique’s team aimed to maintain their winning momentum at the Auguste-Delaune Stadium this Saturday evening.

Luis Enrique’s Rotation Strategy Backfires in Reims

Despite PSG’s strong start to the season, Luka Elsner‘s team delivered an impressive performance, taking the lead early in the match with a goal from Keito Nakamura. Although the Parisians managed to equalize in the second half through a strike from Ousmane Dembélé, they ultimately left with just a point, ending the match 1-1. Enrique’s decision to field a significantly altered lineup came just days after their narrow Champions League victory over Girona (1-0).

“I Saw a List of Starters, Not Just Substitutes”

When asked about Enrique’s rotation strategy against his team, Luka Elsner candidly remarked, “I don’t think we can talk about a second-choice team because there’s a lot of turnover. They use everyone. When I looked at the match sheet, I didn’t see a team of substitutes. It’s quite appealing.”