On the eve of the RC Lens reception at the Parc des Princes, Luis Enrique answered questions from the press at the PSG Campus.
Willian Pacho : “I think that since last season, I have often spoken to you about the difference between what I can tell you, what I tend towards and there are the statistics. It is obvious that he is one of the players who has the most played. We knew he would be a very important player for us when he signed. He wins duels, gets the ball out well, he recovers a lot of balls, it's a very positive contribution.
L’animation offensive : “Since the start of the season, I have the feeling that you see problems where I don't see any. We are a team that scores more goals, takes more points… I don't see a problem, the team will find the solutions to all the problems. In all the matches, we were very superior to the opponents, we created a lot more chances, we should even have won more. The numbers are there, and the numbers don't lie.”
Players' choice: “I count on all my players without exception. I trust what I see in matches and in training. A player who does not play can turn the situation around in training. I can give or take away playing time depending on of what I see and what I consider to be best for the team.
The midfielder: “My goal with the team is always the same: to ensure that those who contribute a lot contribute more, those who contribute less help the team. I always ask more from everyone, we must never be satisfied. Ligue 1, we have three goals per match and compared to Mbappé's departure this summer, the numbers are exceptional. It's surprising that you see problems. The team is growing and I'm very optimistic.
Today, I was talking with the midfielders and I hope they will score a lot of goals and what I would like is for them all to have double-digit stats, the same for assists. I don't want anyone to drop their level. If we can manage this level of competition, we raise the level in training.”
Judge: “Of all the players I have met, I have never seen a better right-back than him. He still needs to improve a lot, but he is discovering himself as a man and as a player. He is on the right track on footballing and personal aspects.”
His workouts: “I am the visible head of the staff, but there is a high-level technical team around me. Many of us imagine these training sessions according to what we want to work on. We must always control the workload. I am a coach who always tries to change training, game situations, I always repeat wisely, but it's very interesting to imagine.”
Floods in Spain: “The world of football is more united every day, there are clubs like ours which have a foundation. It is a tragedy which affects a country, but also human beings. Any solidarity for the population of Valencia is very important . I don't know if a minute of silence would change anything, we need more economic aid.”
Its leaders: “I've felt very good since the first day I arrived. I was able to plan with Luis Campos, Nasser, certain signings. This season it's different because players left and we were able to bring in new ones. 'others. I feel better this season because I know all the parts of this club. I hope to continue like this.
Barcola: “I don't know and I don't worry. If Barcola goes three days without scoring, you will criticize him. It's a marathon, there will be ups and downs and if he doesn't score, others players will score. There is no additional burden, the pressure should not be placed more on one player. Everyone must score goals.
Dembélé against OM: “We have the ability, thanks to the players, to change positioning often. And always, our objective with the staff is to put the best players in their best positions. Often Dembélé plays away, but sometimes , we know that Dembélé will have an easier time in the middle, so we placed him there, closer to the goal. But I believe that the OM match before the expulsion was very clear, but the whole expulsion. toned down the rest. I am very proud of what I see from the attitude of my players. What we have always sought is to be unpredictable for the opponent and predictable for ourselves. The fact that we generate so many chances is because of these constant movements.”
Homophobic chants: “From the club and in personal terms, I condemn any type of physical or verbal violence, homophobic acts of any type. But what I see is that there are only sanctions against PSG. We have still part of our platform closed, while we see all types of things elsewhere too… But I remind you that I firmly condemn all types of violence.”
Luis Campos: “We have daily contact. If we don't see each other physically, we are in telephone contact, otherwise face-to-face. I started this position by talking with him. I don't know what the future will bring but I would like May this future be written with Luis Campos and his entire team.”
