5 things PSG got wrong in 2017

#1 Losing the League Title to Monaco

How the 2017 Ligue 1 title eluded PSG defies rational thinking. That PSG squad, which Monaco piped to title glory, was one of the most expensively assembled sides in the history of football. So, losing their crown to Monaco, which had previously finished 31 points behind PSG in the 2015/016 season, beggars belief.

After Qatar Sports Investments’ acquisition of the club, PSG were expected to compete in Europe and dominate domestically. In fact, their regional hegemony was so presumed that no one foresaw Monaco supplanting PSG last season. This loss could be attributed to complacency.

Everyone expected PSG to steamroll their way to the Ligue 1 title. Why not? In 2016, they finished had 31 points ahead of second-placed Lyon. Instead in 2017, PSG recorded fewer points and goals scored, conceded more, and had lesser possession and pass accuracy.

PSG are joint-sixth on the overall titles table

The consequence of their failure means that on the title log, PSG are still four Ligue 1 titles adrift of first place Saint-Étienne (10 titles). Winning the 2017 Ligue 1 title would have meant drawing level with Monaco. Instead, PSG are now two titles short of Monaco’s haul of 8 league titles.

Above all, by not demonstrating enough passion, commitment, and hunger, PSG failed their fans and investors.