The Galtier method at PSG: the new coach has banned players from using their mobile phones at meals

The new coach of Paris Saint-Germain, Christophe Galtierand the sports director, Luigi Campithey have imposed a much more demanding model of discipline in the locker rooms, with a more marked work ethic and the obligation to improve coexistence.

In a squad with figures of the stature of Lionel Messi, Neymar or Kylian Mbappé, the new technical director of PSG indicated, as a first measure upon his arrival in Paris, of create a real team spirit and avoid the individualism of some starsas reported casually this Thursday L’Equipe Y The Parisian.

Firstly, the arrival in the sports city of the Camp des Loges will be scheduled between 8.30 and 8.45, with the aim of having the team have breakfast all together. Without exception. Those arriving late, without prior authorization or valid justification, will not be able to join the group and will have to leave.

After, the use of mobile phones will be prohibited during meals, so that the players talk to each other and the idea of ​​”team” is favored. At the same time, the players will try to mix with each other to avoid the formation of closed groups. With this, it is sought that there is a relationship of communion, to a greater or lesser extent, between all of them.

On the other hand, the ethical document that the players sign upon arrival at the Parisian club is more detailed and precise, in which duties and duties are detailed. The ultimate goal of these measures is to foster the collective mentality and avoid individualism.

L’Equipe points out that the Brazilian Neymar, object of criticism “sometimes excessively” for his indiscipline, maintained “exemplary” behavior in the early days of the preseason.

Le Parisien, for his part, points out that the leaders are “very happy” with the results that this new method has generated in the locker room, although they warn that “it remains to be seen if it will last the whole season.”

What’s coming for PSG

Still in the preseason in Japan, Paris Saint Germain, champion in eight of the last ten alloy 1, continues with the setting for a season in which all the guns will once again be aimed at the UEFA Champions League, much denied in recent years.

After a week of training in Paris, where they beat Quevilly Rouen of the French second division in a friendly match, the French giants have landed in Japan for three more warm-up matches.

The first of them, yesterday in front of the Kawasaki front at the Tokyo National Stadium, it ended 2-1 victory for Galtier’s men thanks to goals from Messi and Kalimuendo. Leo played 62 minutes, finished an excellent performance and was replaced by Mauro Icardi in the second half.

Saturday, at 7 at the Saitama Stadium, they will face each other Urawa Reds diamondswhile next Monday, at the same time, they will face the osaka shrimp at the Panasonic Stadium, to close the tour of the Asian country.

While, the return to official competitions will be on July 31, for the French Super Cup against Nantes in Tel Aviv, and the following weekend they will make their league debut, guest vs. Clermont.

What will happen to Walls?

Leandro Paredes was the most sensational absence in PSG’s first friendly match in Japan, which opens the door to further doubts about its continuity.

The leadership that leads Nasser Al-Khelafi refused an offer of 15 million euros that Juventus made for the Argentine midfielder and they put a price of 25 million eurosnot a high figure for a player in his hierarchy.

Also, the sports director Luis Campos has included him on a transferable list, in which Icardi and Keylor Navas also appear, to ease the club’s economic situation, given that the former Boca earns about 7 million euros per season.

In any case, Galtier He referred to this topic and tried to calm the waters, explaining the absence: “Yesterday, at the end of practice, he had some muscle soreness, but nothing serious and we think we can recover it by the end of the tour.“, the French coach assured the media.