2023-10-24 14:29:33
Maximum pressure on Luis Enrique’s PSG before facing Milan. FRANCK FIFE / AFP
The Parisian coach takes stock this Tuesday before facing AC Milan, Wednesday (9 p.m.), at the Parc des Princes, in the Champions League.
L’AC Milan : «The real value of Milan is that it is a great team, which shines in major competitions. All clubs in the world have ups and downs in a season. They are good at the moment, what they are doing with the ball. They have a great coach in Stefano Pioli. This is why we talk about the group of death, the four teams can finish first. (…) Milan usually plays in 4-3-3, they play well with the ball, but also without it. They know how to defend and are very good in both phases of play. They sometimes used a five-man defense last season, against Tottenham for example. In any case, we have the capacity to adapt to their change but we must attack in the same way whatever happens. We will adapt if they change, otherwise, we will play as we usually play.»
The Golden Ball : «Who deserves it? (he breathes) I don’t know.»
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I think we will have to wait until the last day to find out who will qualify.
Luis Enrique
The challenges of the double confrontation against Milan : «It’s a turning point for everyone, the group who is happy with what we’re doing and it’s a great opportunity too. It’s like a direct elimination match because we have two matches against the same team. But I think we will have to wait until the last day to know who will qualify. These are two vital matches for us as well as for them because they can determine what will happen during the last two days. However, we are taking the matches one after the other and we will try, in front of our supporters, to do the best possible against Milan.»
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The competition between Gonzalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani : «The important thing is that he has competition in all positions and that I have several options. You talk about Ramos and Kolo Muani, but there is also Bradley Barcola and Marco Asensio. We could talk about the competition in other positions, with Warren Zaire-Emery, Kan-in Lee and Fabian Ruiz, Nordi Mukiele, Achraf Hakimi and Carlos Soler, Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola and Kang-in Lee… There is a lot options and that also applies to defense. As a coach, it’s a privilege to have so many players at this level and to have the best possible performance.»
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Attack, as always.
Luis Enrique
The offensive philosophy : «Attack, as always. Until now, we have always attacked, we have always had possession. This is the most important for us. We’re not going to change. I don’t even need to remind you of that. Attack more, but also defend, by applying good pressure. That’s my philosophy, I think the team has internalized it and that’s why I’m here. Obviously, we will have to defend against Milan, not just near their box but in our half. But from what I see, the sense of my players, I am very optimistic.»
11 attackers and 11 defenders : «We can still improve. I see that our supporters appreciate it when we recover the ball high and the players perceive this mentality. The supporters like us to press our opponents and be offensive. We want to transmit our values and our courage to our supporters. We will always play the same way.»
The kicking game of Gigio Donnarumma : «We all have room for improvement. Before coming to PSG, I knew he was a top world goalkeeper having faced him. Obviously he can improve but he is great as a professional and a man.»
Mike Maignan against the PSG Blues : «I would like it to be an advantage that our French attackers know him well (smile). However, I am not going to make my composition based on those who know him best. It’s not because you’re French that you’ll score more.»
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