Axel Allag, Media365, published on Tuesday January 14, 2025 at 1:57 p.m.
On the eve of the 16th final of the Coupe de France against Espaly (Wednesday 9 p.m. in Clermont-Ferrand), Luis Enrique responded to the press before the opposition against the resident of National 3, confirming his choice to rotate and Marquinhos package.
The Coupe de France, in a busy month of January for PSG with no less than 7 matches, will be an opportunity for a rotation for the capital club. The nearly 19,000 spectators waiting for the stars of the French champions can already forget the idea of seeing Marquinhos lined up while the captain, due to adductor discomfort, once again did not train this Tuesday. “He won't be there tomorrow but that's not worrying. He could play tomorrow but it doesn't make sense to take risks,” Luis Enrique said this Tuesday in front of the media. In addition, Ousmane Dembélé is uncertain even though he was the victim of a viral syndrome.
Arriving against Manchester City “in the best conditions”
Recalling how much the capital club, defending champion of the competition, was keen on the latter, the Asturian therefore confirmed that he was going to carry out a rotation, leaving the door open to a possible tenure of Presnel Kimpembe , and eager to see his team arrive fresh against Manchester City, in less than 10 days at the Parc des Princes for the clash of the 7th day of the Champions League. “We have to arrive for the Champions League match in the best conditions, we have to manage as well as possible. There will be turnover to give playing time to some,” highlighted Luis Enrique, considering the opposition against the resident of National 3 as “an ideal match to see certain players”.
“It would be great” to stay at PSG for 10 years
Before this meeting, the former coach of AS Roma, Celta Vigo and Barça also recalled how comfortable he felt in Paris, without being able to project himself despite a clear desire. “I don't know how many years I'll be at PSG. 10 years? I hope. The reality is that it's difficult to be at a top club for so long. In my previous clubs, I didn't stay more than four years, I needed to rest, to regain energy but it is certain that this project is totally different from those that I have known. It would be great if it was 10 years, that would be nice. say that all parties are happy but I want live in the present moment, develop the squad with players for whom I plan very far ahead.”
