After the victory snatched by his team on the field of Lens (2-1), it was a relieved Luis Enrique who appeared at the beIN Sports microphone to replay the match. He did not parade and recognized the great difficulties of his team this Saturday, but also the courage necessary to get through it.
This second goal, very accurate technically and from very far away, isn’t this the illustration of what PSG must do?
“(He breathes then responds) It was a very difficult, very complicated match, against an opponent who defended very, very well and who knows how to be aggressive. They knew how to put us in danger, they have personality, character. It was very hard to get this victory. At the very beginning, we conceded a goal and it got complicated later. But then we were efficient enough in the context of this match. »
Did the next match play in your mind?
“Of course, without a doubt. Regardless of today’s result, the team would not have affected for the next match but it is true that it is better to arrive with a victory and with a good dynamic. »
Did you have to change a lot of things during the break?
“Well, above all, we must be aware of the difficulty we face. It’s difficult to play against teams like Lens who defend well, where there is almost no space, and we generated more chances. The pace was more sustained in the second half and we were able to take better advantage of the spaces. »
Was it a great match for Paris Saint-Germain, to come and win in Lens?
-“We were good enough to turn the situation around in a match which required a certain technical rhythm, temperament, strength under pressure. To win here against an opponent like Lens, you have to be good and we got it, that was our goal. We can play better or worse but this opponent without a doubt is a real opponent. »
You clearly saw the team’s difficulties and analyzed it well at half-time to make the necessary changes. Congratulations.
“We try to help the team and sometimes we succeed, other times we don’t. I think the first period was very good until the 20th minute when we lost control a little. There were several corners, this goal, and it strengthened the opposing team. »
You had difficulty at the start of the match in the first half to create imbalance and danger, were you afraid of the Lens transitions?
“When an opponent closes in on the central axis with 8 players and leaves the sides free, we try to circulate the ball quickly while avoiding horizontal passes, to seek verticality, but we must be wary of transitions. They have very strong players on the attacking line and they gave us difficulties. »
It’s time to reunite with your friend and ex-teammate Pep Guardiola now.
“A great friend!” I will behave like with all the other coaches, I will not create a bad atmosphere. I love his vision of football but I love mine too. The Parc des Princes awaits us and we really want to win. We have to win this match, we have to win every match. »
