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Panic in Paris, the locker room is cheating on PSG
Published on March 29, 2024 at 5:45 pm
Hungry for sports, he grew up with the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master’s degree in sports journalism, he never misses a Formula 1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
This season, PSG has been criticized for the management of certain injuries. The medical staff of the capital club is not unanimous internally, to the point that some players now prefer to consult external specialists for a second medical opinion. Last summer, the PSG medical staff underwent changes. Christophe Baudot, the chief doctor, left, partly due to his conflictual relationship with Luis Campos, and was replaced by Patrick Flamant, who was previously at Toulouse FC. The team of physiotherapists was also strengthened by Thierry Laurent and Jean-Baptiste Duault. However, this was not enough to avoid controversies.
The PSG medical staff worries everyone. Several cases are causing internal doubts, such as Marco Asensio’s injury, with an initial diagnosis of a two-week absence turning into a two-month unavailability. Similar situation for Marquinhos, whose return was announced for the Champions League round of 16 second leg against Real Sociedad on March 5. The PSG captain has still not played. Not to mention the management of Nuno Mendes and Presnel Kimpembe.
Players consult outside for a second opinion. According to L’EQUIPE, the PSG locker room is also starting to have serious doubts about the medical staff’s diagnoses. Parisian players do not hesitate to consult external physiotherapists or doctors for an additional opinion. This practice has intensified and shows the players’ distrust towards the medical staff.
