????️[6J-C1] Luis Enrique: “It’s not our best match”

Published on December 11, 2024

In Austria, PSG won their second victory of the season in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, allowing them to slip to 24th place in the current standings. Thanks to goals from Gonçalo Ramos, Nuno Mendes and Désiré Doué, his first with Paris and in C1, he is giving himself a little breathing room. Enough to satisfy the coach Luis Enriqueat a press conference.

Is there any relief after this victory?

“In truth, it wasn't a better match than against PSV Eindhoven and Atlético. He was even worse. These are the vagaries of football. And we win even though we drew against PSV (1-1) and lost against Atlético (1-2). It was not an easy match. Until 0-2, it was open. It was intense and the adversity was there. It wasn't an easy match, even if we dominated, it remained open, it was a good match, intense. »

Why did you launch Désiré Doué at the end of the match, with the success we know (an assist and a goal)?

“For me, he was very strong in his last three matches. He improved the team's performance. This Tuesday, he helped the team defensively and offensively when he did not enter his position. We have great confidence in him. »

Is this result a liberation as we saw with your joy at the third goal?

“We have fewer points than we should have. There is room for improvement. This result strengthens the team. We don't know how many points and goals it will take to qualify. This is why listing three is important. The next team is Manchester City, a very small team (ironic). So we're going to take it step by step. The third goal is a true work of art, how to free yourself from high pressure, which explains our joy on the bench. »

Why was it a worse match than PSV or Atlético?

“I have to see him again. But he's no better than the others. The statistics show it. »

Does Gonçalo Ramos change the way you play?

“No, he doesn't change our game. He's a finisher. It gives continuity and it’s another profile. »

For several meetings, Nuno Mendes has played more liberated. What have you changed with him?

“It’s because of his technical qualities. He can play up front and behind in the defensive triangle. He brings a lot. We adapt to positive synergies and that's why he's playing higher at the moment. He came out because he received a blow but it's nothing serious. »

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