Journalist Daniel Riolo lost his favorite whipping boy just over a year ago. He has since found a new one in the person of Luis Enrique, whom he has not hesitated to scratch once again in L’After Foot. First of all, he pointed out that Luis Enrique was the main architect of the new project and that he should be judged as such. Then, as is often the case, he criticized the Parisian coach, who is adept at a style of soccer he does not like.
Riolo “They agreed and the sporting director went along with Luis Enrique”.
“This project thing. I’m all for stopping the star policy, but if we’re going to criticize that, I don’t want to hear: ‘Luis Campos is responsible for a squad that Luis Enrique has to deal with’. It didn’t happen like that, it’s absolutely clear: it was the two of them together (who made the mercato).
Both said: ‘new policy, new team, new way of doing things hand in hand’ (between Luis Enrique and Luis Campos). Don’t put the blame on Campos, they agreed and the sporting director went along with Luis Enrique.
Riolo: “I can’t see this extraordinary, brilliant team being freed from the weight of individuality”.
I don’t see this extraordinary and brilliant collective freed from the weight of individualities. In the end, a collective we understand nothing about, blurred communication based on lies and individuality that no longer officially exists, that’s communist soccer.
Luis Enrique’s ideas are totalitarian, and he imposes his own brand of soccer without debate. Even his mentor Pep Guardiola has had to admit that playing with a star, Erling Haaland, has served him well.”
It’s becoming difficult to relay this journalist, who conveys nothing but hatred and resentment. He only communicates by silencing others by shouting louder. He says Luis Enrique doesn’t want to debate, which isn’t true. Luis Enrique loves to talk soccer. Only, as it’s not what the journalist prefers, he exerts pressure at all times. He’s constantly critical, hammering home his dislike of the Parisian coach.
He also needs to question himself, because he knows a lot about soccer, but he’s becoming inaudible. Why not talk to the Paris coach directly, ask him questions, make the debate interesting?
According to Riolo, nothing ever goes right with PSG. How far will he go? When he says Luis Enrique doesn’t want stars, that’s not entirely true. The Paris coach wants players who want to play for the team.
He probably wouldn’t say no to Erling Haaland, who has all the makings of a star, but remains altruistic. Riolo can’t say everything without getting answers. Because if he regrets that Luis Enrique doesn’t debate, we regret that it’s impossible to talk to him without being shouted at.
