Luis Enrique speaks on the management of his workforce

This Wednesday (7 p.m. on Ligue 1+), PSG welcomes FC Nantes in Ligue 1. On the eve of this assembly, Luis Enrique answered questions from the media at a pre-match press convention.

After its defeat towards Olympique Lyonnais (1-2), PSG can have the chance to shortly bounce again. Launched into its ultimate dash, the capital membership welcomes FC Nantes this Wednesday (7 p.m. on Ligue 1+), for its late match on the twenty sixth day of Ligue 1. The target of the Rouge & Bleu might be to regain its distance from RC Lens within the title race. And on the eve of the Canaries’ reception, the Parisian coach, Luis Enrique, appeared at a pre-match press convention to reply journalists’ questions.

Classes to be realized from the defeat towards OL (PSG TV)

“It is a typical option to lose as a result of the opponents created fewer probabilities than us. They scored the primary two objectives and that made the match much more sophisticated than common. They’ve high quality. We tried to vary the match, we tried to grab a draw, however we did not succeed. It is a disgrace as a result of we’d like factors and to win matches to win this championship. »

How does he handle this intense schedule? (PSG TV)

“There are lots of issues to guage and analyze. It is not simply the schedule, but additionally the state of the gamers to reach in the very best situations. It’s totally straightforward to say: “we play with the eleven man”, however in direction of the top of the season, it is simpler to have accidents and fatigue. It is not that straightforward. It’s my job and that of the employees to attempt to have, in every match, a aggressive group to win factors, but additionally to reach within the large Champions League matches in the precise situations. For this, we have to change lots of issues. Within the final match, there was Vitinha’s small harm, which we needed to handle. There may be additionally Nuno Mendes, who’s bettering however isn’t but prepared. There are gamers who’re a bit drained and others with a bit ache. We have now to handle this. These are checks as a coach to win matches, like towards Nantes tomorrow. »

The reception of FC Nantes in issue (PSG TV)

“When there are ten video games left to complete a season, all the outcomes are very totally different. Groups in issue, these are their final alternatives to remain in Ligue 1. These are very sophisticated matches. Final season, towards Nantes at dwelling, we drew 1-1. It is all the time troublesome to play towards groups which might be struggling, as a result of you must play with a mixture of gamers who usually are not used to taking part in collectively. These are the standard issues you must know the right way to handle as a PSG coach. It will not be a simple match the place we win 4-0 or 5-0, like many individuals suppose. Will probably be very troublesome and you’ll have to be attentive from the primary minutes as a result of in any other case you concede one or two objectives and that’s unimaginable. Tomorrow, there might be difficulties like towards Lyon, and even worse. We should know that our motivation might be essential. It’s a must to be attentive and prepared for this match. »

Might Lucas Chevalier begin towards Nantes?

“We have now the clear goal of making an attempt to win the match, that’s crucial factor. Tomorrow we are going to determine who would be the finest group for this match. »

Is he happy with the extent of his replacements?

“I will want lots of time to clarify this. What I consider the substitutes is that we gained all the things final yr because of these kind of substitutes. They all the time educated nicely, they introduced their qualities, and that was the nice success of this group final yr. This yr it is the identical factor. Final yr we had been champions in all competitions, and it might be ridiculous to signal lots of gamers. We have now a really large group. It is regular to have small reinforcements, it is going to be the identical factor subsequent season. »

Nasser al-Khelaïfi’s 800th match as PSG president

“We discovered, nearly three years in the past, a membership with the will to win all the things. We have now very excessive degree sports activities administration. I want the president many extra matches. It is an nearly good mixture for me. »

After the turnover towards OL, can we count on to see the standard group towards Nantes?

“After three years, when you don’t know the way I deal with it… it doesn’t work like that. It is as much as you to guage and analyze, I stay with the identical opinion as common. It’s a must to see all the things globally to research what’s finest for the group. »

Is he optimistic for Vitinha’s participation towards Bayern Munich?

» There are nonetheless two essential matches for the championship earlier than Bayern (Nantes and Angers). We are going to see with calm and tranquility how injured gamers can return. However I do not know. »

The selection to put Beraldo in midfield

“He had no alternatives as a central defender. We had this chance within the center, he performs very nicely, he has the technical high quality to play with the ball and he’s robust. I like the best way he performed within the matches. It is a new factor and I am glad to have extra prospects within the center. »

Can Vitinha’s absence speed up Fabian Ruiz’s restoration?

“No, we don’t change our opinion about an injured participant. There’s a regular time to return to bodily degree. Fabian Ruiz wants extra matches and minutes to regain his bodily degree. We’re glad, he performed the final fifteen or twenty minutes towards OL. It’s optimistic for the group and him. »

Are matches towards groups in issue essentially the most troublesome to arrange for?

“It’s regular, and particularly within the final 5 to 10 video games. Whenever you play towards groups which might be struggling, they’re the worst matches. They’re very motivated, it is all the time like that each season, and particularly on the finish of the season. Tomorrow, it is going to be very troublesome, much more troublesome than towards Lyon, the place we noticed the end result. We’re conscious of this and we try to arrange for the match in the absolute best means. That is what we did towards Lyon, however the match began badly. We need to get again to victory as a result of we have to achieve factors. »

Squad administration over a season

“I’m seeking to win each sport. It’s a must to see all the things with perspective and expertise. Usually, it is common for our groups to complete stronger than at the beginning. It’s totally optimistic. Additionally it is a motivation for the gamers, to attempt to win the competitions we play. »

Had been the gamers bothered by the adjustments applied towards OL?

“Whenever you begin a match like towards OL, the place they rating twice shortly, it’s extra sophisticated. It’s a must to know the right way to overcome that and it isn’t straightforward. Tomorrow it is going to be very troublesome. If somebody expects, tomorrow, to go to the Parc des Princes to drink Coke and eat, they need to overlook that. Will probably be very troublesome as a result of Nantes has high quality gamers and we have to win three factors. In the event you’re anticipating a simple match, overlook that. Will probably be very troublesome. We have now to start out the match in the absolute best means. Afterwards, there’s a distinction between PSG and Nantes, that’s clear. We should present this superiority on the pitch, within the end result and within the issues we do on the pitch. »

The sidelining of Ibrahim Mbaye over the last match

“That is simply what I am saying. Each minute you get to play at PSG needs to be particular. I’ve no regrets about Mbaye, however each minute you play at PSG, you must be prepared. He has been prepared, however I count on much more from all of the gamers. It is merely competitors, a participant should keep out of the group. What I need: each minute you may have the chance to play on the Parc des Princes or outdoors, you must make the most of these minutes. »