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Masian indicated that he would start Adeyemi instead of Gordon, believing that the German could better challenge Hakimi and take advantage of spaces in an open match. He specified that he would prefer Gordon against Real, expecting to see them play in a more defensive manner. In midfield, he would choose Olmo over Fermin, as he believed that ball losses could weigh on the outcome of the match. According to him, Olmo was more comfortable receiving the ball with his back to the game, while Fermin favored verticality more. Masian also considered starting Rapha but felt that he could be more impactful from the 55th or 60th minute, when PSG would be more tired. He wouldn’t give him more than 60 minutes, regardless of the outcome, in order to keep Madrid in sight. Finally, he said he wanted to bring Baldé on in the second half, believing that he needed game time. #Football #Tactique #Match (translated)

News - Barça reported that Hansi Flick acknowledged that playing with a high defensive line always carries a risk, but stated that the team needed to maintain this approach and implement it as best as possible. He added that it was important not to concede a goal, while highlighting that his team also scored a lot. #Football #Tactique #HansiFlick (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Kylian Mbappé had mentioned his passion for football and his father's role in his sports education. He explained that he did not know what type of player he wanted to become, but he dreamed of succeeding and playing in great clubs. According to him, his father had passed on his love of the game without it becoming a pressure. Mbappé added that, to engage a player, one had to talk about the game, tactics, his feelings on the field, and the reasons for his choices. Actu Foot had linked these statements to Onze Mondial. #Football #KylianMbappé #PassionDuFootball (translated)

Actu Foot reported that José Mourinho stated he had no footage of the referee incident involving Arda Güler that had displeased Luis, Sevilla's coach. He said he had reviewed the television footage and the tactical camera images from his analysts but found no evidence on the matter. Mourinho added that he would readily acknowledge a decision he believed was favorable to his team while thinking that unfavorable decisions would occur much more often. He specified that if someone showed him a clear and objective image of an action he had not seen and which his player denied committing by Saturday, he would come forward. For now, he concluded, he had seen nothing. https://t.co/si3jCfddKv #Mourinho #Arbitrage #Football (translated)

Barca analyst Deutsche Qualität wrote that Eric and Koundé would not be available before the matches against Paris and Real. He indicated that Cancelo, Espart, and Baldé could fill the position, but that their profiles were very different, and he believed that Flick should rethink the team's defensive organization. #Football #Bundesliga #Tactique (translated)

Masian believed he understood that Balde was not part of Flick's plans, but felt that the defense did not have enough depth to afford to dismiss a player. He argued that Balde could have received more minutes if those of Cancelo and Espart had been distributed on the right side, which might have prevented Eric — who had played more than 600 — and Koundé, also options in central defense, from chaining so many matches. According to him, Balde now lacked rhythm and Flick risked having to align him by default. #Football #FCBarcelona #Tactique (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Bradley Barcola said he was trying to adapt to the Premier League, which he considered less tactical than PSG under Luis Enrique. He also noted that there were fewer changes on the field and explained that, under his former coach, he also had to get involved and move to the side. https://t.co/qAvywBzQAg https://t.co/RxhBlYOFqw #PremierLeague #PSG #Football (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Bradley Barcola found Liverpool very different from PSG under Luis Enrique and less tactical. The French forward explained that he was trying to adapt and that, in his opinion, there were fewer changes on the field than with his former coach, who also asked him to shift to the side. https://t.co/RxhBlYPdg4 #Liverpool #PSG #Football (translated)

Masian criticized analysts for sticking to preconceived ideas without watching the matches. According to him, they expected the defensive statistics of the season to show a clear superiority of PSG over Barça, but the presented figures indicated the opposite. He added that the analysts then highlighted the individual qualities of PSG's defenders. Masian acknowledged that these players were very strong in their positions, while believing that Barça had improved defensively this season thanks to a more cautious tactic and the integration of Rodri. He described the analysts' approach as intellectual laziness. #Football #PSG #Barça (translated)

The BFM-Economie article highlights that despite its advanced military technology, Saudi Arabia faces major challenges in its fight against the Houthis due to the structural limitations of its weaponry in the face of asymmetric tactics. #ArabieSaoudite #ConflitYéménite #TechnologieMilitaire (translated)

Hugo believed that Khalis Merah had an impact on the victory against Crystal Palace despite his young age and size, thanks to his technical finesse and tactical intelligence in a false nine role. He referred to the thorough analysis published by L’Équipe. https://t.co/GSl7TuLIxC #KhalisMerah #Football #Tactique (translated)

Nikop17 believed that PSG's first period against Manchester City confirmed the team's plan, which he considered similar to that of the previous two seasons: managing preparation and physical condition until January, then ramping up from the round of 16 in the Champions League. He wrote that almost no PSG player had yet played 90 minutes of high-intensity football, unlike some teams already in full swing, and that this approach had paid off for three years. He also claimed that PSG was selecting its matches and that Luis Enrique would use Ligue 1 as a tactical laboratory in the coming months. According to him, the team needed to ensure the essentials, stay in touch with competitors, and accelerate if necessary to win the championship, with the Champions League remaining the top priority. Finally, Nikop17 praised Luis Enrique's work and the collective coordination of the players, particularly in their movements, pressing, and organization without the ball. He criticized some commentators for focusing on the coach's opinion regarding sanctions against Manchester City or on his management of the Ballon d'Or's playing time, rather than analyzing PSG's game. #PSG #MCIPSG #LuisEnrique https://t.co/AAC8TTbzoy #PSG #LigueDesChampions #LuisEnrique (translated)

Actu Foot reported that José Mourinho defended his tactical choices after Real Madrid's comeback. He believed that his team could have conceded five goals if the players who finished the match had started the game. He specified that he had not prepared for a turnaround from 3-1 to 3-4, but he relied on his substitutes to make an impact in the last twenty minutes. According to him, Hermoso was supposed to follow Diomandé before Endrick replaced him when he was tired. Mourinho also acknowledged that a coach could think strategically poorly or well and requested that his work be recognized. #Mourinho #Football #Tactique (translated)