The coach of Paris Saint-Germain, Luis Enrique, appreciated the level offered by his team which won in Monaco (4-2) on Wednesday evening, but, even with ten points in advance, he estimated that the “championship remains very open”.
“We had a very high level match which was very serious from the start,” said Luis Enrique. The team created a lot of chances in the first half against a team that knows how to defend and keep the ball. We were able to hold off their counterattacks. »
Even though Monaco then scored twice, he “kept the impression that the equalizer was possible”. In the end, “It’s a very important victory, which strengthens us and shows the consistency of our performances this season”.
For him, “the championship remains very open”, despite the ten points lead. “We take stock at the end,” he continued. But I’m happy with the team’s performance. We deserve a lot more points in the Champions League but we accept it. For the rest, I’m delighted. We are not dependent on one, two or three players. We are a group, young, who want to improve. »
“The return from injury is excellent news,” he said. I have the feeling that the team will continue to grow. The best way to do this is when players leverage their playing time and attitude in training. This team has a lot of possibilities. »
He explained why he switched Zaire-Emery and Neves after 20 minutes. “We have the ability to play them in different positions,” he said. I made a decision not to make any changes. Warren was in a better position to control and João was well in the heart of the game.”
Finally, regarding the injury to his goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, he assured: “It’s never good to see that. But there was no intentionality. I never criticize refereeing. Football is a contact sport. »
Monaco upgraded
Adi Hütter, the Monaco coach, recognized the superiority of Paris, winner at the Stade Louis-II (4-2) on Wednesday evening during the 16th day of Ligue 1, and stressed that his team was “still far from the best teams”.
“We saw a good match, very intensive,” explained Hütter. We suffered a lot. In the first half, Paris was better than us. But then we played well, we were courageous. We managed to lead. But Dembele’s equalizer was too quick. Then, on set pieces, we must defend better. »
“I am not satisfied after this defeat,” he continued. But I can’t blame the players, who gave everything. »
“I don’t know if L1 is finished,” he said again. Paris must be congratulated. We are at 10 points. but we have our own objectives: to stay on the podium, qualify for the Champions League and succeed in the Cup. We are humble and very ambitious. »
If he “apologized to Donnarumma”, “it happens in football, Singo wanted to jump over it” and he was not surprised “that there was no exclusion.
