Paris Saint-Germain’s new season plans are drawing scrutiny from within the club, as conversations reportedly take place behind closed doors about which players will be part of the squad. The discussions involve boss Luis Enrique and sporting director Luis Campos assessing the team’s future and which athletes fit their tactical blueprint for the upcoming campaign, according to sources familiar with the club’s internal dynamics.
According to those sources, the leadership duo has expressed reservations about certain players, specifically strikers Neymar and Hugo Ekitike, midfielders Marco Verratti and Renato Sanches, and left back Juan Bernat. The concerns center on fit, form, and the direction the club intends to pursue on the field this season, with the goal of strengthening the squad for high-level competition across domestic and European stages.
Last season, PSG clinched the Ligue 1 title, delivering a strong domestic campaign. In Europe, the team’s Champions League journey ended in the round of 16 against Bayern Munich. The club’s most notable recent European deep run occurred in the 2019/20 season when Paris Saint-Germain reached the final, only to fall to Bayern Munich in a 1–0 defeat. Analysts and fans will be watching how the club balances star power with a cohesive system that can deliver sustained success in the Champions League and the French league alike.
Neymar contributed significantly to PSG’s league efforts last season, appearing in 20 league matches with 13 goals and 11 assists. In European competition, the Brazilian featured six times in the Champions League, recording two goals and two assists, a tally that underscored his influence while also prompting discussions about how the squad can optimize the attacking unit around him for broader impact.
Meanwhile, Ekitike, Verratti, Sanches, and Bernat each took part in more than 20 league games, underscoring their continuing roles within the squad during a demanding campaign. The coming weeks will be pivotal as the coaching staff and recruitment team evaluate how to reshape the lineup to meet the club’s ambitions for the new Ligue 1 season and a renewed push in Europe.
As the league opener approaches, PSG is slated to play host to Lorient on August 11, a match that will serve as an early test of the team’s tactical integration and the players’ readiness to adapt to the new system under Enrique and Campos. The outcome of this fixture may influence early-season opinions about transfers, formations, and the overall direction of the project at Parc des Princes.
Reports surrounding Neymar’s future have persisted, with speculation about possible moves abroad or loan arrangements. While transfer chatter adds noise to the pre-season period, the club’s focus remains on building a competitive squad capable of meeting its competitive objectives across multiple fronts. Any developments about Neymar’s status are expected to be communicated through official channels as the club continues its strategic planning for the season ahead, with observers and supporters watching closely for confirmation and context from Paris Saint-Germain publicly. (Source: RMC Sport)