Sundayin the cadre of the 2024 Champions Trophy, Paris Saint-Germain will face Monaco au Stadium 974 (kick-off at 17h30, diffusion on DAZN). On the eve of this meeting, Parisian coach Luis Enrique answered several questions at a press conference.
Luis Enrique “I am very happy with what I saw, although we can still improve. »
You finished 2024 well after frustrating results, is it the extra luck that was missing and that has arrived? Or has your team improved and will continue?
My thought is that this has been a very good first part of the season. Now we arrive at the best moment of the season, like every year it is the second part since we are approaching the moment when we can win titles. I am very happy with what I saw, even if we can still improve.
What are the ambitions for the year?
The same as every season, being ready to fight for titles. This has been the objective since our arrival. It’s a very difficult goal, but that’s the idea and we’re working for it.
Luis Enrique “I like the trajectory of our performances. »
A concern in the Champions League?
The Champions League, in terms of the team's performance, I'm very calm. I liked what I saw, there is continuity. As for the results, of course not. There were unfair results. But football is not necessarily a fair sport. But I like the trajectory of our performances and we still want to improve, of course.
What is the difference between Safonov and Donnarumma? Who will play tomorrow?
Tomorrow I will choose who will play. But there are great guarantees with the players with many of them.
Luis Enrique “I want as many players as possible who are ready and determined. »
A shift to succeed to properly launch the year 2025 tomorrow?
At the start of the year, I hope that we will see our potential as a team. That we do not depend on a player, or a composition. The players will have opportunities, we are working on them. I want as many players as possible who are ready and determined.
Donnarumma is suitable? Or after the shock, he may be psychologically embarrassed?
All 3 goalkeepers are ready to play tomorrow. There is not the slightest problem.
A joy to come back after the World Cup?
In Qatar, I have great memories of the World Cup, even if we didn't play in this stadium.
Recruitment during the transfer window?
I'm not talking about players who are not at a club, I stay on the sidelines of that.
Luis Enrique “I like the club’s politics. »
What do you want to not see again from the Ligue 1 match 3 weeks ago?
It was a very good match for the spectators, there were goals. We mastered it at the beginning, less later. Against opponents of this level, it is normal for him to be superior at times in certain areas. It will be a different match tomorrow, it's a final. I hope it will be a great match, that we will enjoy some great football.
Can the PSG project evolve?
I believe that the club's project does not change. We want to recruit high-level players in order to have a clear idea of the game. We want to play well and win. But the transfer window has its reality. We have to find the players who can come.
I like the club's policy, we have a group with high level players, recruited or trained. PSG will win the Champions League within 10 years, with me or someone else.
Luis Enrique “We need to give confidence to more players, I hope we will see it in the results. »
An advantage or an extra pressure playing in Qatar?
We have the feeling of playing at home, since he is the owner of the club. We'll see if that's an advantage. Both clubs will want to put on a good match.
Did the truce do the players any good? Why is the whole group summoned when some players are leaving?
Because we were coming to Doha, it was interesting to start the year together. It's a final, it's special, it's a title. If we can be united, it's better.
There is also a very busy schedule, we will not be able to play with 11 players. We need to give confidence to more players, I hope we will see it in the results.
Luis Enrique “he has great room for improvement and a very good attitude. »
Lee scores more than last season? Do you see a big difference?
Since I arrived, Lee I saw him in an upward line. He has very good statistics, while he plays attacker, winger, false 9. I like this player, he has a lot of room for improvement and a very good attitude.
PSG's fault?
I'm not talking about a player who is not at the club.
Luis Enrique “We'll see if it's a better format. In any case, these are very high level matches. »
A better Champions League in this new format?
It's a very different competition than usual. The most notable feature is that each team has a different schedule. This implies inequality. That's how it is. There are matches that are perhaps more interesting for the supporters. We'll see if it's a better format. In any case, these are very high level matches.
Hütter said it's a different match and can Monaco win the trophy?
It is of course a final and they are one of the best teams in the championship. This will obviously be very difficult. But we are motivated, prepared and impatient for the match to start.
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