2023-09-04 02:08:41
Two straight victories that validate the Luis Enrique method. After Lens, dominated with talent (3-1), PSG rolled Lyon (1-4) at Groupama Stadium, with their four goals scored at the break. Including a double for Kylian Mbappé. Something to delight the new coach, just before the international break.
Is it a perfect evening?
LUIS ENRIQUE. Very satisfied, yes. What I liked was the ambition of my team from the start, from the first minute. There are always things to improve, like Lyon who managed too easily to get out of our laundry. In a match, there are always positives and negatives.
Where do you think your team has room for improvement?
This is still far from my personal requirements. I would like us to have even more possession, to attack more depth. I discover my players, a different League. We have immense potential in attack, we still need calm and control to choose the best moment to attack deep.
A word on Marco Asensio’s performance and his association with Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé?
Marco, I have known him for a very long time. It’s a different 9, it’s mobile and dynamic. He can also play on the wing. He got along very well with Mbappé and Dembele. And with those who entered. I see him score, I see him play fine. There is also Kolo Muani and I can’t wait to see all the combinations I can put together.
Six players for three positions in attack: is this a headache for you?
I am delighted. They want to be important for the club but I manage it with pleasure. I have a very large team. It’s up to me to take care of it. We have seen that the previous coaches did not stay very long and I want to stay very long at this club.
What do you think of the statements of Neymar who says he lived through hell at PSG?
It’s his personal experience and everyone lives it in his own way. Me, I’m delighted. I’m at the head of a rather unique team, I’m looking for results.
How do you judge the whistles and insults against Bradley Barcola?
It was one of our objectives since the start of the transfer window. He showed a strong personality from the moment he entered. We would have preferred that he had another reception. But it’s a positive experience for him. Remember that his transfer brings a lot of money to his club and that he values a renowned training center. He made a great entry, very active, with a lot of personality. I wish him the best.
Where are you in learning French?
My wife speaks it better than me. It’s harder than I thought. It is an objective for me to speak French, out of respect for the club and the country which welcomes me. I’m clumsy and slow but also very stubborn so I hope to get there.
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