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Relations do not improve between Fabrice Abriel and Grace Geyoro. After having the captain’s armband of the women’s PSG removed by her coach at the start of the season, the French international (87 caps) does not appear on the Parisian scoresheet against Dijon this Saturday evening, on the occasion of the match counting for the 9th day of D1 Arkema.
A decision responding to a sporting choice and not to a physical concern, the midfielder being absolutely not injured. “I have this difficult role of selecting the team, I don’t explain everything, all the time in the media, it stays between us,” Abriel explained at the Canal + microphone before the game. It’s well detailed between us, there is no problem. We will support him to find a starting place. It’s my decision, that’s why I’m a coach. This is my selection,” he concluded.
Strained relations since the start of the season
Arriving in the capital this summer to replace Jocelyn Prêcheur, Fabrice Abriel chose Paulina Dudek as captain, while Geyoro had held this position since the summer of 2021. “I don’t know the reasons, I was not prepared, they didn’t explain it to me, the Parisienne regretted to AFP at the end of October. I obviously had a difficult time with it, I can’t say that it didn’t impact me at the time because I had been wearing this armband for several seasons with joy, pride and honor. »
Between the player and her coach, ties have been cold since the start of the season. The newspaper L’Équipe notably revealed in August that a major clash had broken out between the two protagonists during the pre-season period in Australia.
Trained at the club, Grace Geyoro is a figure at PSG, a club with which she scored 28 goals in 180 matches. Aged 27, she is under contract until 2028.
Despite her difficulties at club, she retains the confidence of coach Laurent Bonadei and was unsurprisingly included in the list of players who will face Nigeria and Spain on November 30 and December 3.
PSG victorious without trembling
Despite the absence of Geyoro, the women’s PSG had no difficulty in winning (6-1) against Dijon, fourth in D1 Arkema before kick-off. Carried by an excellent duo Jennifer Echegini-Sakina Karchaoui, Fabrice Abriel’s players had a great time. The first, arrived in the capital last summer from Juventus Turin, scored a double (10th, 36th) on two offerings from his left side. The latter, still a decisive passer on the goal scored by Marie-Antoinette Katoto (19th), also scored her goal during the second act, unleashing a superb strike from 25m, which went directly under the bar of Katriina Talaslahti (57th). ).
The other two Parisian goals were scored by Manssita Traoré (45th + 2) and Frøya Dorsin at the very end of the match (90th) while Dijon reduced the gap a few moments after the hour mark, thanks to Kate Taylor (68th ). This great success allows PSG to catch up with a small unit from the leader Lyon at the end of this 9th day of the championship.
How has the public nature of the Geyoro-Abriel conflict potentially affected the team’s overall morale and performance, both positively and negatively?
## World Today News: PSG, Geyoro, and Abriel – An In-Depth Look
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News, where we delve into the captivating world of sport. Today, we’re discussing the ongoing tension between PSG coach Fabrice Abriel and star midfielder Grace Geyoro. Joining us today are [Guest 1 Name], a renowned football commentator with extensive experience in women’s football, and [Guest 2 Name], a sports psychologist specializing in athlete-coach dynamics. Welcome both!
**Section 1: The Captaincy Change and its Impact:**
* **Guest 1:** Grace Geyoro’s removal as captain was a significant event. How do you see this decision impacting team morale and Geyoro’s performance on the field?
* **Guest 2:** From a psychological perspective, how can a coach navigate such a sensitive change within a team without affecting the individual player’s confidence and motivation?
* **Open to both:** Do you think Abriel handled the situation transparently? Could the situation have been managed differently to minimize potential friction?
**Section 2: The Strained Relationship:**
* **Guest 1:** The article mentions a “major clash” during pre-season. How common are these kinds of disagreements between coach and player, particularly at a club like PSG?
* **Guest 2:** How can clubs effectively address and mediate such conflicts to ensure a healthy team environment?
* **Open to both:** Given the public nature of this situation, what are the potential long-term implications for both Geyoro and Abriel’s careers at PSG?
**Section 3: Geyoro’s Performance and Future at PSG:**
* **Guest 1:** Despite the difficulties, Geyoro remains a key player for the French national team. How do you think this situation will affect her performance on the international stage?
* **Guest 2:** What strategies could Geyoro adopt to navigate this difficult period and find a path back to starting regularly for PSG?
* **Open to both:** Speculate on Geyoro’s future at PSG. Is a transfer possible, or can this relationship be mended?
**Section 4: PSG’s Performance and the Bigger Picture:**
* **Guest 1:** Despite Geyoro’s absence, PSG achieved a convincing victory against Dijon. Is this a sign that the team is resilient amidst this internal turmoil?
* **Guest 2:** How can such internal conflicts within a team both positively and negatively influence overall team performance?
* **Open to both:** Look towards the future. Can PSG maintain their title challenge despite the Geyoro-Abriel situation?
**Conclusion:**
We thank both our guests for their insightful perspectives on this complex situation. The Gehoro-Abriel saga is far from over, and it will be fascinating to see how it unfolds in the coming weeks and months. This situation highlights the intricacies of athlete-coach relationships and the impact they can have both on and off the field.
**[End interview]**
