Luis Enrique Faces Unexpected Crisis: Key PSG Star Suspended Ahead of High-Stakes Super Cup Clash with Tottenham

Luis Enrique has done something remarkable, steering Paris Saint-Germain to the elusive UEFA Champions League crown for the very first time — a feat that’s now paved the way to their inaugural UEFA Super Cup final. Yet, the drama continues off the pitch. The decision to bench Gianluigi Donnarumma from the squad has stirred quite a stir, but hold on — that’s just the tip of the iceberg. PSG’s preparations took a hit when one of their pivotal stars was ruled out of the high-stakes clash against Tottenham Hotspur, all because of a suspension. This summer, Donnarumma’s contract tangle made headlines, his 2026 deal dangling with no resolution in sight. The choice to exclude him has rattled fans and insiders alike, leaving Lucas Chevalier to step into some very big shoes. And just when you thought it couldn’t get more complicated, the sidelining of Joao Neves — after a fiery red card incident in the FIFA Club World Cup final — adds another wrinkle to Enrique’s lineup decisions. At just 20, Neves has been indispensable for PSG, and his absence is a bump that could reverberate through the biggest matches of their season. There’s a fascinating swirl of tension and opportunity as PSG gets set to face Tottenham — a narrative that’s far from settled. LEARN MORE

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