Mercato | Mercato – PSG: A summer recruit from Pochettino already in great danger?

Posted on October 31, 2021 at 11:30 am by TM

This summer, PSG launched its transfer window by welcoming Georginio Wijnaldum. Keenly awaited in the capital to strengthen the midfield, the Dutchman is struggling to find a place. Already in great difficulty, Wijnaldum may well see his situation deteriorate in the future …

Coming to the end of his contract with Liverpool, Georginio Wijnaldum was one of the big opportunities in the transfer market this summer. Free, the Dutchman was spoiled for choice for his future and everyone thought he would join Ronald Koeman at FC Barcelona . As the case seemed closed, Wijnaldum finally failed the Catalan club, preferring instead to commit to PSG . A big blow from Leonardo , who offered Mauricio Pochettino a long-awaited reinforcement in the midfield. Indeed, in this sector of play, the club of the capital needed density and Georginio Wijnaldum Seemed to be the perfect rookie in terms of his profile and style of play. On paper, the operation was perfect, but on the pitch, the situation is quite different. Indeed, the former Liverpool player has still not found his place and for several games now he has even moved to the sidelines.

The Wijnaldum flop

In the midfield, the competition is terrible at PSG . And while it was thought that Georginio Wijnaldum would start alongside Marco Verratti , this is far from the case. Indeed, the Dutchman bears the brunt of the very good performances of ’Idrissa Gueye and Ander Herrera , who are ahead of him in the hierarchy today. Playing time is therefore limited for Wijnaldum , who is having a little trouble coping with his situation within the group of Mauricio Pochettino . “I'm getting used to my situation at PSG. After my back injury, I always played a lot, also because I was still in good shape. It’s something different. It’s difficult because I’ve always played a lot. I was used to it. But I am a fighter and I will do anything to turn the tide. Did I talk to Pochettino about this? No, I haven't told him why I'm not playing. I've only been here 2 months and the situation started not even a month ago, ”he explained recently.

While the situation for Georginio Wijnaldum is therefore already not the best at PSG , it could well get worse in the months to come. Indeed, there are many rumors around the Parc des Princes about the arrival of one or more new players in the midfield. It is particularly question of an interest in Paul Pogba ( Manchester United ), Franck Kessié ( Milan AC ) or even Marcelo Brozovic ( Inter Milan ). While competition could therefore intensify in the midst of PSG , this could complicate matters for Wijnaldum .

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