2024-09-18 22:13:34
The Parisian coach explained his analysis after the narrow victory against Girona on Thursday in the Champions League.
The match : “In the beginning, the game was difficult, it was difficult for us because we were imperfect. With everything that this competition represents in a team like ours, we lost a lot and Girona defended well and showed why they finished third in the Spanish league, a team that worked better than some three and two caps (Girona available from cap 4, Editor’s Note). I understand our biases. The pace was better in the second half, two or three good chances but we didn’t score. And when we thought we would end in a draw, Nuno Mendes’ goal arrived… The supporters were there until the end, and so were we.
Reasons for anger problems : “Inactivity or creativity? We scored six goals in Montpellier, four in total, we had 26 shots this evening… It’s football. It would be unfair to see problems where I don’t see them. Girona had a high level first half and we were higher after the break. If we look at the opportunities and the goals we hope for, it is very good. We weren’t effective, but that’s football. “
Marco Asensio was replaced at the end of the first half : “He was injured. You feel a pinch and we will do the necessary tests. The club will provide information in due course. He’s playing at a very high level, it’s a shame, we don’t want to see players injured but that’s football. Any information? I stopped my medical studies in the first year, so I can’t tell you more. “
Starting with a win is always important.
Luis Enrique
Balance sheet, with a win to start : “Starting with a win is always important. But I don’t know yet if I can assess that we can finish in the first eight (the first eight go to the round of 16, the teams in ninth to 24th place play, Editor’s note). We have the worst system. But we have at least as much love as others. End in eight or 24, jobs will say. I can’t predict that. There are 36 teams and 36 different schedules.”
Nuno Mendes : “More angry after vacation? He played the same way in the first and second half. He is an amazing player in attack but also in defense. Balance is important in a group. And Nuno is rather behind in fact. You need a series of elements so that you can fit into the heart of the game. “
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Changes : “We always have the same idea of the game. There are players who did not play at their normal level in the first half. It was smooth in the second. The changes have given us new and more power, more noise, that’s what they paid me, to make this kind of decision. “
Counter-pressure : “It is one of the characteristics of all groups that have property. We got 70%. In the next La Liga or C1 matches, you will see their possession… We are a difficult team to play against if we counter-press. My teams have always tried to play good football, with a lot of running. We did it without the preseason. Imagine with a preseason…”
On suffering.
Luis Enrique
His message to Michel at the end of the game : “I told him that I suffer a lot during childbirth (smiles). I suffered a lot because I felt the need to win but it was too dangerous for us in the first half. We miss opportunities. We suffer. I salute him.”
Bradley Barcola : “I am very satisfied with the performance of all my players. Bradley is still the same player, great. Everyone idolized him two weeks ago… I’m happy but I don’t compare (the question is about his role after the departure of Mbappé, Editor’s note). I like the attitude of my players, who give themselves to the end.
Girona The ball did not hit their feet. We do a good job of pressing but they drive us crazy at times. They did not give up. I know they are not a real 4 team I am sure they will have possession in the next matches. They have a chance to do well in the competition. They lost five starters. But the team was up to the task. (…) It is clear to me, they have a chance of qualifying. I think it will be difficult for them. We had chances in the beginning, it would have been difficult to give them away if we had scored. But they have a precise idea of the game. They can fit. They have a tough schedule, but with their game idea and their coach, they can believe in it.
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