Luis Enrique is not afraid of Mbappe: “The next PSG will be better than this one”
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique spoke to the media ahead of the match in which the Parisians will draw level with Le Havre, in which, in addition, if they win, they can be declared champions of Ligue 1 for the twelfth time. . The Asturian coach assured that he hopes to win Ligue 1 this Saturday at the Parc des Princes and that he is criticized by those who have not seen a single training session.
Kolo Muani and conversation: “I am a trainer. The game ended and we celebrated this event with our fans. I think it’s very important to be there for your players when they need it. He’s a top player, a great signing. He’s at a point where he doesn’t have 100% confidence, but he has incredible work ethic. I just told him to continue. I am sure that our fans will support our players when they feel bad. This is important for the fans. I have to support the players when they are unwell. When everything goes well, everyone is happy. My job is to make sure everything goes well for everyone. “I am very pleased with Kolo Muani’s performance.”
If something surprised you in the teamPO: “In general? No, no wonder. When I decided to go to Paris, I had already spoken with Campos and already saw the level of what would surround me. From the first day I felt very comfortable. It is clear that it was very easy with the players. “I don’t have anything that surprised me, other than I know the club is very big.”
Beraldo: “I would say that Beraldo’s performance over these months has been outstanding. Such a young player, coming from Brazil without knowing anyone, adapts and his performance was impressive. It’s brilliant.”
How to manage pressure: “All coaches are subject to pressure. There is pressure on everyone, especially at big clubs and also at a relegation club. I try to empathize a lot with the coaches of other teams. It’s difficult to make decisions. And when you get criticized, those who do it haven’t even seen the training and criticize you for not including some players in the squad. I live my profession and try my best. Knowing how to be there when you’re winning and when you’re not winning.”
Dembele: “In football, if you look at very high-level strikers, they show the best series. Usman is a player who, despite scoring a goal before this series, has provided over ten assists. What it generates is very remarkable. He is currently enjoying his best hitting streak. Your relationship with your purpose depends on your peace of mind. We saw him score a lot of goals with both feet in training. Everything will depend on his calmness in the last frame.”
Team improvement: “We were better in February than at the end of the group stage. It’s all positive. When I finished the group stage… I don’t know where I live, it’s every match, pre-match, post-match. I said in December that we would be better in February. The team continues to improve. Don’t look for anything negative. What’s the delay? There will be the one on the train, the one on the plane… These are cycles. The team is still in its formation stage. Next year we will be stronger than this. This is my message. This is my illusion and my desire. Communicate the idea and values to compete. In life I did not achieve everything I wanted, most of the time I was at the bottom. It doesn’t mean you failed.”
Tomorrow at eleven before Dortmund: “I believe that every day at PSG was a day of opportunity for the players. You showed me the stats that changed players every game. If there is no better option, allow your coach to change the playing eleven to get players involved. I will continue the same. This is a very difficult game. An opponent who has something to play for, Le Havre. Looks like Clermont. It will be a difficult match because there will be no gaps. What will change is that if we win tomorrow, we will become champions. Being able to do this with our fans is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the game.”
If the team can still improve: “I think we finished the season in very positive circumstances. Whatever needs to happen will come, I will accept it. I think we are in a great moment in every sense, counting on all the players except Sergio Rico and Kimpembe. And all this thanks to the opportunity to play, our fans are looking forward to something new. A very motivating ending to this season. “We continue to strive to achieve all of our goals.”
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