Luis Enrique changed PSG’s pressing vs Marseille

According to L’Équipe, PSG went to the Vélodrome with a different approach in their defensive phase against Marseille: Luis Enrique tweaked the team’s pressing habits and overall positioning on the pitch. The change could be seen during the match, which finished 2-1.

The adjustment wasn’t just theoretical. The report highlights that it enabled Nuno Mendes to step more into advanced areas, taking on a more proactive role when PSG tried to unsettle the opponent’s build-up.

A tweak to disrupt

The overall message from L’Équipe is that PSG’s pressure after losing the ball improved in parts, and the match offered clear signs of that tactical evolution.

But the same source adds that the new pressing setup did not solve every defensive issue the Parisians were dealing with. In other words, the plan worked to a certain extent, yet there are still specific things PSG need to keep improving to be consistently stronger.

Pressing still being refined

For the coming weeks in Ligue 1 (2026-27), the takeaway is straightforward: the tactical evolution is happening, but more fine-tuning is required if PSG want the defensive changes to deliver a more reliable payoff week after week.