Lucas Digne, the left-back who returned to Paris Saint‑Germain in the summer after a spell at AstonVilla, continues to struggle to earn a permanent place in LuisEnrique's team. Bought for around eight million euros, the 30-year-old Frenchman has yet to impress the manager, who has opted for other options on the left wing.
PSG had high expectations for Digne, given his history at top-flight clubs and his international experience. However, his early performances on the pitch did not sufficiently demonstrate his suitability to occupy a central role. The situation worsened after LucasHernandez's performance against Barcelona, when the former Bayern Munich player obtained LuisEnrique's approval and shifted the balance to the left. According to L'Équipe, Digne is now third in the position pecking order, behind NunoMendes and Hernandez, further reducing his chances of playing.
LuisEnrique's choice for the match against Lyon was clear: the coach decided not to field Digne as a starter, instead relying on WarrenZaire-Emery, who was adapted as a left-back. This decision highlights the difficulty Digne is having in gaining the manager's trust and finding space in the starting lineup.
Despite the delicate situation, Digne does not seem willing to give up. He has received praise for his professionalism and attitude within the dressing room and is working hard on his fitness to be ready at the first opportunity. He has only clocked up 247 minutes since his return to PSG so far, but he is determined to turn the situation around and win back LuisEnrique's trust.
In Paris the competition is increasingly fierce and the margin for error for players is increasingly reduced. Digne will have to prove he can compete with his colleagues for the position on the left if he wants to continue playing for the club. The next step will be to see if he can take advantage of the opportunities that will be offered to him in the next matches and if he can return to being a key element of LuisEnrique's technical project.