Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is preparing to face Atalanta Bergame for the first day of the Champions League phase, but the team is faced with significant absences. Three players, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Lucas Beraldo, are unavailable due to injuries or sprained ankle. In addition, the situation of Kang-in Lee and Khvicha Kvarts Coach Luis Enrique should provide new information on their health at his press conference.
The preparation of this match is also marked by a strange controversy about the Ballon d’Or. Footballer Ousmane Dembélé became the target of an unexpected proposal by an Indian company, Bangrr International, who wanted to launch a campaign to promote his bid for the prize. This proposal, sent by an agency trainee, aroused astonishment and led to an investigation to determine the origin and motivation of this initiative. The controversy highlighted the strategies for promoting football players and the opportunities offered by digital media.
Beyond the sporting issues and the controversy surrounding the Ballon d’Or, the PSG will have to demonstrate resilience and creativity to overcome these obstacles and achieve a good result against Atalanta. Despite these absences, the team has a quality workforce and will have to rely on the collective solidarity and individual talent of its players to win. The outcome of this match will be decisive for the future of the PSG in the Champions League and for the confidence of the team.