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Kylian Mbappe remains the face of Paris Saint-Germain. This is despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Frenchman. While his move to Real Madrid could still happen, Luis Enrique has emphasized that the club has ‘high quality’ in all positions. He went on to rank another PSG star on par with the best of the best in that squad.

Luis Enrique is certainly trying his best to bring stability to the team this season. Considering their current good form, he will certainly strive for the team to continue their high levels for the remainder of the season.

Luis Enrique praises his new signing which helps PSG remain a ‘compact team’

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Paris Saint-Germain’s ownership backed Luis Enrique with plenty of funds in the last transfer window. This helped him rebuild the team from scratch. Months later, new signing Manuel Ugarte received unexpected public appreciation from the Spaniard. Enrique said, “I have a very high-quality squad in all positions. At different times during the season, some players will perform well, sometimes not as well. We need to remain a compact team and not widen our block. When we’re closer together in the middle, the midfield will be better. For me, Manuel has been a surprise.

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“He’s a very good signing. He is part of the club’s future”, as compiled by the club’s official website. Manuel Ugartre provides stability to the midfield that they have missed in the last few seasons. He plays as a defensive midfielder, shielding their central defenders. This means that he handles the very important responsibility of breaking up the attack of the opposition. The Uruguayan midfielder has made a commendable 4.4 tackles per game. The PSG manager will be happy that his team is now shaping up very well in the presence of Kylian Mbappe.

Luis Enrique has balanced the team well after major summer departures

Paris Saint-Germain fans feared that the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar would create a big void in the team. This would have likely put the pressure on Luis Enrique. However, the manager has handled it pretty well. After the lackluster performances in the first two matches of the season, the Spanish manager has brought in a sense of positivity. They have only lost one league game this season.

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In the UEFA Champions League, the team only needs a win to confirm their qualification for the next round. Luis Enrique has also handled the Kylian Mbappe situation quite maturely. He has tried his best to ensure that the focus of the media remains on the goal-scoring form of the 24-year-old and not on the transfer rumors. Can PSG finally win the Champions League this season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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