PSG won their match against Le Havre by a crushing score of 5-1, but the victory did not erase the concerns of coach Luis Enrique ahead of their next European duel against Villarreal. The performances of some substitutes, notably Maghnes Akliouche and Dro Fernandez, have raised questions about their ability to support the team in a more demanding context.
During the meeting, Luis Enrique wanted to test Akliouche in a sentry role in order to relieve Vitinha. This decision was seen as an interesting experiment, but the player did not completely convince observers. Journalist Hugo Delom from L'Équipe noted that the ex-Monegasque sometimes seemed hesitant in his placements and choices, which highlighted limits in his ability to defend effectively. This performance casts doubt on Akliouche's reliability for future matches, especially against a European team that demands a more solid defense.
Dro Fernandez, for his part, was closely scrutinized. PSG wants to support the Spaniard's progress, but his latest appearances have not yet met the coach's expectations. During the match against Le Havre, the former FC Barcelona player tried to contribute to the game with his relays, but he lacked rhythm and suffered the physical impact of certain opponents, notably Ebonog. Delom expressed reservations about Dro's ability to immediately establish himself at PSG and in Ligue 1, stressing that he still needs to take several steps before becoming a regular option for Luis Enrique.
Lucas Digne, who has not been used much since his arrival in Paris last summer, also raised questions after coming into play. The left back showed a lack of pace and had difficulty making deep runs. His lack of freshness showed itself at the end of the match, when he was seen with cramps. In addition, his offensive possibilities were limited by the team's tactical instructions.
As the match against Villarreal approaches, PSG must therefore focus on improving their substitutes and consolidating their collective game. The performances of Akliouche, Dro Fernandez and Lucas Digne will be crucial in determining the depth of the squad and the team's ability to face more demanding European opposition. The next few days will be decisive so that Luis Enrique can refine his choice of squad and prepare his team for European competition.