L Equipe: Enrique made tactical adjustments due to injuries at the beginning of the season, and many people tried the false nine position

"L'Equipe" analyzed that in the face of a severe wave of injuries at the beginning of the season, Paris Saint-Germain coach Enrique made a series of bold rotations and tactical adjustments, making the team's play style more unpredictable. This strategy of "seeking innovation to maintain surprise effects" is not only a helpless move, but also reflects Enrique's tactical philosophy.

The most significant change is reflected in the false nine position. Since the characteristics of the genuine center Gonzalo Ramos do not fully meet Enrique's requirements, the latter does not want a "Haaland-style" center and hopes to create chaos through "retracement and switching".

Coupled with the impact of injuries, Dembele, Mayulu and Douai have all made guest appearances in this role. Enrique even named Kvalac Helia, Barkola and Li Gangren as qualified, emphasizing that "rotation and mobility are crucial." In the 7-2 victory over Leverkusen in midweek, it was Douai who served as the false nine and scored twice, making the opponent "confused."

Of course, the article also pointed out that Dembele is still the best candidate to grasp the essence of the false nine, although his position was erratic when he returned to Leverkusen. As for Douay, club insiders believe that the false nine is "less natural" for him and that he is more suitable for breaking through from the wing.

In addition to the false nine, Enrique also made bold attempts in other positions: Nuno Mendes once played as a right back and left winger; Lucas Hernandez played as a right center back; Ashraf was also moved to a more forward position, and Marquinhos played as a right back. The young player Mayulu has successively tried the three positions of center, right back and midfielder, becoming the best embodiment of Enrique's favorite "all-rounder attribute".

The article believes that this extreme unpredictability makes it more difficult for opponents to study Paris, and is also one of the reasons why the team can overcome the wave of injuries, because most of the players can "swap positions" and the team's "characteristics have not been affected." But it also raises questions about whether the pursuit of “better” can really be achieved by pushing unpredictability to the extreme.