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Journalist
Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master's degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
Close to extending his contract with PSG, Luis Enrique seems to have unanimous support internally and with his players. However, his behavior in the face of the press is regularly singled out. It must be said that he rarely shows enthusiasm in front of the media, but it seems that he is much more open in private, as one of his former players revealed.
Although his attitude towards the media is regularly criticized, Luis Enrique is unanimous among his players, whether at PSG or elsewhere. It must be said that the Spanish technician seems to bring something new to training which pleases his locker room. Nolito (16 caps), who played under his orders with the reserve of Barça (2008-2011), then Celta Vigo (2013-2014), assures that it is “a very fun trainer» which makes its players laugh every day.
“He’s a very fun coach.”
« Luis Enrique brings something new, all the time. Innovative, yes, that’s probably the right word to define it. We loved working in training, there was always hustle and bustle. He's a very fun coach. We never got bored in training. Nor outside. I remember hours spent karting with him. We were ready for anything afterwards, because we had fun together and we liked his methods », he says in comments given to Parisian.
“For me, he embodies novelty”
Jordi Masipalso driven by Luis Enrique with the Barça B (2008-2011) and the pro team (2014-2017), shares the opinion of Nolito : « During training, he brought large transparent plastic bubbles that you can put yourself in. We had a match while being in these balls. You get into it with your teammates and it allows you an original session. For me, he embodies novelty. He's a great coach. He is a very transparent coach. He always tells you what he thinks, always to your face, he will never do it to you the other way around. The players like it. We don't like feeling cheated. With him, that doesn't happen. He is one of the most original in his way of working ».
