Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 face in Nantes (PSG/Nantes video summary) this Saturday at the Parc des Princes as part of of the 13th day of Ligue 1 2024-2025. After this match, Parisian coach Luis Enrique (54 years old) spoke at a press conference. The Spaniard discussed the frustrating result of this meeting as well as areas for improvement.
Luis Enrique “there is a road to follow: insist, insist, insist until the end.”
What didn't appeal to you the most in this match against Nantes?
“I think I behaved as usual on the edge of the touchline but I needed to let off steam for a second. I think we had a good match in all aspects.
Once again, football rewards teams that score. This frustrates the players, me too, everyone. But there is a road to follow: insist, insist, insist until the end.”
Luis Enrique “I want them all to improve, to reveal themselves, to train hard”
Are the two changes concerning Ousmane Dembélé and Zaire-Emery linked to the defeat against Bayern Munich?
“No, it’s a message that I like to get across. I have no complaints against my players. But I want them all to improve, to reveal themselves, to train hard when they are not playing or not warming up, for the starter to think about losing his place, for the scorer to think about score more goals, whoever defends well remembers to give the maximum.
Any information collected during matches and any results gives you even more information after a victory. I try to use that to the benefit of my teams.”
What did PSG lack to miss this second goal?
“No, generally to win a match you need 5-6 clear chances, we had a lot more. The rival had an action and managed to score. It would have taken a little more foresight, confidence, precision, a little luck.
You have established Donnarumma, is this in a logic of alternation?
“I have three very good goalkeepers that I try to keep in top shape. Whether it's Safonov or Gigio, I prepare them exactly like the other players, until I decide that one is more ready than the other.
Luis Enrique “it’s impossible to stay so long with this bad luck.”
How do you explain that the opponent scores with so few chances?
“Inexplicable. In my career, my team has the best statistics for chances created and the lowest rate of chances conceded. Inexplicable, I can't explain it.
That's going to change, because it's impossible to stay that long with this bad luck. My team is a quality team, my players have a lot of qualities. But we have to change this cycle and it will change.”
Luis Enrique “He is a space player, a matador who generates a lot of chances”
What did you think of Gonçalo Ramos' performance?
“You asked me so many questions about the false number 9, that today what is happening. It's a joke but also a bit of reality. If we go four games with true 9 without scoring what will you say? The solution is not a single player. It’s a collective performance.
Coming back to Gonçalo Ramos, he played his first full match, which is a very important point. He is a space player, a matador who generates a lot of chances. A very interesting player for us, I am satisfied with what he has brought.
Have you considered installing Achraf Hakimi higher up the pitch?
“He only plays on the side when the goalkeeper has the ball. But most of the time when we have the ball it's a player who plays very high. He is an attacker, we know his quality in taking up space. To be higher, he would have to be with the supporters (laughs).”
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