Psychological experts talk about Paris’ preparations for the Champions League: Support Enrique to give players holidays, freshness is important

According to French media RMC, Paris Saint-Germain players resumed joint training this Wednesday, with some players resting for three days and others resting for a full six days. With the Champions League battle ahead, these "little holidays" arranged by head coach Enrique may be surprising, but in the view of psychologist Pierre, fans should trust the Spanish coach to build the team's psychological state.

Paris will play Inter in the Champions League final on May 31, and Enrique decided to give seven core players (including Donnarumma, Ashraf, etc.) a full six days off, while other players who participated in last Saturday's match against Montpellier had three days off. This practice is not common at the end of the season and has also raised some concerns about missing game rhythms or disconnection in players’ form.

Former Paris Saint-Germain player Jerome Roten has a different view on this: "Those players who have been on a six-day break are really luxury. If I had such an opportunity back then, I would be very happy because at the end of the season, everyone would feel physically and mentally exhausted. This kind of rest is very beneficial for the players to maintain their mental state."

Psychological expert Pierre also supports this view. He believes that in an important game like the Champions League final, it is crucial to find the best balance between physical and psychological.

"Enrique and his team obviously attach great importance to psychological freshness, which is one of the keys to their success."

"Enrique's team has enough data to ensure the players' condition. He is serious and responsible. The players are also clear about their goals and will not lose their concentration due to a short break."

With 17 days left before the Champions League final, Paris Saint-Germain has enough time to recover, tactical drills and psychological adjustments. Pierre stressed that pressure is an indispensable part of high-level competition. The key is how to manage and utilize this pressure, rather than deliberately eliminating it.