The star is Luis Enrique - inside the plans to keep PSG at the top

Luis Enrique, the PSG boss, is inspired by Johan Cruyff, who once said the hardest challenge in football is winning after multiple victories. The French club is aiming for a three-peat, winning back-to-back Champions League titles and a third league championship. They currently sit sixth in Ligue 1, having started their season similarly to last year. Despite this, Enrique is confident that results will follow.

Enrique's contract is set to run until 2030, as are those of several key players. To maintain this long-term project, he has also signed deals for Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz, Willian Pacho, Lucas Beraldo, and Senny Mayulu. The technical staff has remained largely unchanged since his arrival in 2023. Assistant Joaquin Valdes and Rafel Pol, who handles strategy, have been with him consistently.

The training methods have not seen major changes either. However, there is an increase in depth within the squad, allowing for regular rest periods for key players. For instance, Ousmane Dembele was not in the starting lineup for a match against Le Mans, while Lucas Digne was left out earlier in the season. Against bigger opponents, such as Manchester City and Barcelona, he relies on a rested starting eleven, bringing on his stars in crucial moments to guarantee wins.

Renewed attacking options include Dani Gil, who has replaced Gonzalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola, and Lee Kang-in. Barcola was deemed not suitable for the high level PSG had achieved, while Ferran Torres, who had a difficult time at Barcelona, has since become a valuable addition to the team. His elevation to "the Shark" status demonstrates his newfound confidence and worth to the club.