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Despite their lack of challengers, PSG only stumbled to the title. They need a rebuild this summer to spark life into a jaded club
By Adam White for Get French Football News
“A star without shine” was how L’Équipe described PSG winning the Ligue 1 title this weekend after a 1-1 draw with Lens. Although their 10th championship equals St-Étienne’s all-time record and adds a star to their shirts for next season, few triumphs have felt so hollow. PSG have been fortunate, disjointed and distracted by the Champions League this season and they are among the least satisfying champions on the continent this century. Change is often glacial at the Parc des Princes but, after a decade of missed chances, revolution could arrive soon.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have triumphed largely by default. A chasing group who regularly beat each other allowed PSG to ease away from the pack without a sole dominant challenger to apply pressure. Despite Lionel Messi joining Neymar and Kylian Mbappé, PSG have lacked fluidity, cohesion and even excitement all year. The dream of joyous interplay and champagne football routing Ligue 1 is now a rapidly fading mirage, hastened by Mbappé’s uncertain future.
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