Emmanuel LANGELLIER, Media365: published on Sunday December 1, 2024 at 8:49 a.m.
After the draw conceded by PSG in front of Nantes (1-1), Luis Enrique expressed his frustration and explained that he did not want to sanction Ousmane Dembélé and Warren Zaire-Emery, substitutes at kick-off.
Saturday evening in the cold of the Parc des Princes, Paris-SG made more than 1000 passes (1008, including 935 successful), took 24 shots (including 10 on target), deployed 43 crosses and outrageously dominated possession of the ball at 84.1%, a record in Ligue 1 since 2006-07. But despite all these impressive figures, the capital club did not emerge victorious from its duel against FC Nantes (1-1). Matthis Abline, in the 38th minute, responded to Achraf Hakimi, who scored from the 2nd minute. For the first time this season, PSG did not win at home in the league. At the end of the meeting, we saw Luis Enrique very annoyed and shooting in a bottle of water in anger.
“It’s frustrating, but we have to insist, insist, insist”
Facing journalists, the Parisian coach then expressed his frustration. “I think I behaved as usual. At the end, I needed to let off some steam for a second. I think we played a complete match, we dominated, created chances but football, once again, rewards those who score goals. It’s frustrating, but we have to insist, insist, insist,” confided Luis Enrique, for whom he lacks “a little confidence, clarity, precision, belief… I repeat, we will continue to insist. » At kick-off, the Spanish technician left Ousmane Dembélé (sent off in the Champions League at Bayern Munich) and Warren Zaire-Emery on the substitutes' bench. A sanction? Negative response from the coach.
“I want everyone to rebel”
“No, no, it’s always a message that I like to get across. It’s also a message for my supporters. All information and especially in important matches is useful. I try to use them. I want everyone to rebel, for everyone who hasn't warmed up to want to give the best of themselves. My obsession is to see players who want to fight,” explained Luis Enrique who also started Gonçalo Ramos at the forefront of his attack. “You always told me about the wrong number 9, and this time there was a nine. And what has changed? It's a joke of course but the solution never comes from a single player, slipped the former coach of La Roja. He's a surface player who is always moving, who generates scoring chances and I'm happy with what he brought throughout the match. » Paris-SG will try to do better and return to victory in Auxerre, next Friday (9:00 p.m.).
