2023-08-19 04:53:08
This Saturday at 9 p.m., PSG travels to Toulouse, on the occasion of the second day of the French championship. In opening, Paris failed to beat Lorient (0-0) at home. This time, Kylian Mbappé returns and will play in the stadium. Luis Enrique was this Friday at a press conference at the Poissy Campus. He concluded the exercise by talking about Sergio Rico, who must leave the hospital this Friday. “I would like to send a message to Sergio Rico and wish him a good recovery for him and a thought to all his family”
How did you find Kylian Mbappé this week in training as he made his comeback?
LUIS ENRIQUE. Kylian is perfect! In what I saw in training this week, he showed a lot of desire. He arrives with a good frame of mind, he is truly a world-class player. I can only rejoice in his return and count him among us. For the good of our team.
How did you experience it personally?
As a coach, it’s good news in relation to what he brings sportingly and with his personality.
Does Marquinhos remain captain this season?
It’s the players choice. There was a vote and there are four player-appointed captains. I do not want it to be my captain but that of the players.
What are the four?
There will be a vote today or tomorrow and when I know, I will let you know.
With Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé in the starting XI, how do you maintain team balance?
This concerns all players. Of the four training sessions this week, we did two dedicated to defense, and two to attack. It is mandatory to know how to attack and defend. You have to defend well to keep the balance and everyone is capable of doing it.
How to find automatisms in attack?
This is the work that remains to be done. Great players are used to finding each other quickly. We still need to strengthen this line of attack, this is where there have been the fewest recruits so far.
Can Dembélé start this Saturday?
Yes he is ready to play from the first minute.
How long does it take you to apply your game principles?
It is impossible to answer this question. We have done good things, there are areas where we still need to improve. The important thing is to progress but clearly, the more time passes, the better the players will know what to do.
A word on the departure of Neymar after six years at PSG?
I think it’s a favorable decision for everyone. I salute his behavior during the time I had him here in Paris. He is a world class player and I wish him the best.
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