The Parisian coach, Luis Enrique, perfectly understands the importance of the looming match in the Champions League against Newcastle.
On the occasion of the 5e day of the Champions League, PSG cross swords with Newcastle on Tuesday evening. Having already lost twice in this competition, the French champions no longer have much room for error. An issue of which Luis Enrique, the coach of the Ile-de-France team, is perfectly aware.
Luis Enrique is counting on his team and… the PSG public
During the pre-match press briefing, the Spanish technician recognized that this confrontation will not only be decided on footballing qualities. The mental aspect will be just as essential: “The competition could be very short, there are few matches left in a very complicated group and a very tight ranking. The match could be decisive tomorrow. I am convinced that my team is ready to play tomorrow and be competitive. We will play it like a final. »
Luis Enrique has high hopes for his men, but also for the public at the Parc des Princes. “I hope to see the best version of our public, especially when the opponent can cause us problems. We need a stadium and a more passionate audience than usual. Really at this level, home games are key. The public is a particular asset for us, especially tomorrow. We need this even more powerful version, especially in delicate moments in the Park,” he indicated.
He promises mastery of the ball
Asked about the plan he would present at kick-off, the former La Roja coach maintained the mystery. “The tactical design makes sense but no team plays 4-2-4, 3-5-2 because it changes where the ball is. At the start of the construction, we play in 4-3-3, when we approach the halfway line, we are in 3-4-3 and when we arrive at the conclusion phase, it is another arrangement. (…) It also depends on the opponent. Tomorrow, we will play in an attacking 4-3-3,” he confided.
If he says nothing about the prepared tactical option, he assures that his training will do everything to have control of events. “Our objective is always the same regardless of the match: keep the ball in the opponent’s half, prevent opportunities for the opponent, keep the ball very far from the goals. We will have to have a very high level tomorrow. »
