Luis Enrique addresses PSG penalty concerns ahead of Barcelona clash

PSG are facing an unexpected challenge despite their recent strong performances. Manager Luis Enrique has openly admitted that his squad currently lacks a genuine penalty specialist. The issue has become a talking point following a string of missed spot-kicks by key players.

Ousmane Dembele was the most recent player to miss after coming off the bench in a victory over Strasbourg. Prior to that, Ferran Torres failed to convert against Manchester City, and Doue missed during a win against Le Mans. While these errors have not affected the final results, the trend is becoming a concern.

"It's a statistic that's a bit difficult to judge. But every time we have played a final, we had quality takers. We have many players capable of taking penalties, but it is true that we lack a specialist," said Luis Enrique.

Enrique noted that while players like Vitinha and Dembele remain options, the departure of Goncalo Ramos to AC Milan over the summer has left a void in the team's set-piece hierarchy. The manager remains confident in his squad but acknowledges the need for more consistency.

This issue is under the spotlight as PSG prepares for a high-stakes Champions League encounter against Barcelona. In such competitive European fixtures, the ability to convert from the spot often decides the outcome of the tie, leaving Enrique with a pressing task to address before the match.