Luis Enrique worries about physical exhaustion ahead of PSG trip to Qatar

The Parisian team is aiming for a fifth title in 2025, after winning the Coupe de France, the Coupe de France, the Super Coupe de France and the Champions League

December 14
2025
– 7:14 p.m.

(updated at 7:14 p.m.)

Flamengo’s opponent in the decision Intercontinental CupTHE Paris Saint-Germain traveled, with 22 related players, this Sunday to Doha, Qatar, where they will face the champion of Libertadores on Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m. (Brasilia time). The Parisian team is seeking its fifth title in 2025, after the exploits of Frenchof French Cupof French Super Cup and Champions Leagueand the busy schedule worries the technician Luis Enrique.

“I hope it doesn’t cause too much fatigue, we travel a lot at the end of the year. But we don’t want to look for excuses, we travel in the best conditions, even if it can be tiring,” said the coach before the match in France on Saturday, for which the delegation traveled to Metz to face the home team. “But, from what I see in training, the team is ready to face this great end to the year that awaits us.”

Luis Enrique chose an alternative formation and beat Metz 3-2. Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov played and started for the third consecutive match. Hired at the request of Luis Enrique to replace Donnarumma, Lucas Chevalier was on the bench for the first time since his arrival at the club. The 24-year-old goalkeeper injured his right ankle on November 29, against Monaco, and missed two matches, against Rennes and Athletic Bilbao.

The possibility of Safonov starting against Flamengo does not surprise the French press, who believe that the Russian did the job in Chevalier’s absence. “He (Chevalier) is back among us. We were able to see Matvey Safonov in action, and he showed very good things. And a lot of professionalism. I’m happy to see that everyone is ready to respond if necessary,” Luis Enrique said about his options for the goal.