Paris St Germain’s Collapse Naturally Falls Upon Laurent Blanc
The Capital club has been dimmed of it’s light in recent times, being shadowed by dark times internally and on the pitch. Laurent Blanc’s Paris St Germain have had an abundance of excuses from the beginning of the season, many of which are fair to trial.
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After the clubs convincing 3-0 win against Montepellier in the Coupe de France, with efforts from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paris had took a positive turn towards a hopeful 2015. The fuse was blown against Bastia on Saturday as the club endured an embarrassing defeat of 4-2 to the bottom table side. Blanc’s side took a 2-0 lead with infliction from Lucas Moura and Adrien Rabiot, but failed to keep their clear and uncalled for defensive weaknesses in check long enough to concede 4 more before the final whistle.
The failure is a huge damp on the campaign of the current French champions as Olympique Lyonnais triumphed Toulouse with a 3-0 home win at the Stade de Garland on Sunday, leaving no chance for Paris to find space between 1st and 4th. The match included another impressive tally escalade by Alexandre Lavazette with 2 goals in the first half propelling the starlet to a total of 19 goals this season thus far. The east-central club are now 4 points clear of Paris for the top spot in Ligue 1 at 42 points to Paris’ 38 which slumps Les Parisiens to 4th. According to French football expert Jonathan Johnson, the last time this happened the club was under past coach Carlos Ancoletti in 2012.
Last time PSG dropped as low as 4th this far into season was December 2012 after a 2-1 loss away at Nice. Was a turning point for Ancelotti.
— Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip) January 11, 2015
As L'Equipe mention, this is first time since QSI took over at PSG that club has dropped out of top 3 positions in second half of a season.
— Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip) January 11, 2015
This puts Paris into yet another very frail place, especially for the presence of Laurent Blanc. The upside for the French man is his aggressive disciplinary action taken against Edinson Cavani and Ezequiel Lavazzi for their late oncoming during the Winter Break tour by penalizing both to a suspension of two matches. This demonstrates the serious efforts Blanc will be making to lift a team who drab performances somehow have totally lost inspiration for success.
A few players have stepped up in the absence of a leader, including the likes of Lucas Moura, but the team has always had trouble with individual reliance, especially on Zlatan, so a team rejuvenation is a greater goal to aim for. As well, Blanc’s aggression approach to the two stars absences may also signal a spark in deflation of star power. The idea that Blanc could have scared the squad into a disciplined state can help the ego’s in the dressing room regain focus and the focus would be their coach.
His approach is definitely needed in these bitter times as Blanc must be well aware of his potential boot in the near future. The hope is that it will not be a little to late; but according to Jonathan Johnson, reports have already leaked about who the Capital club may bring in to replace the former World Cup winner.
Thiago Silva questioned (rightly so) by Le Parisien. Fabio Capello mentioned as possible Blanc replacement. Leonardo's name also features.
— Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip) January 11, 2015
One thing is for certain, the umbra which has cast itself upon Paris is not just going away, it must be broken. This will take the efforts of a squad who is committed together and respectful of their coaches (hopeful) reclaim of central power.
Revons Plus Grand!