Invited to a press conference this Saturday, Luis Enrique returned to Kylian Mbappé’s annoyance against Borussia Dortmund.
For the twelfth time in a row, Paris Saint-Germain will see the round of 16 of the Champions League. The Parisians qualified thanks to their draw in Dortmund (1-1), combined with AC Milan’s victory in Newcastle (1-2). Luis Enrique’s men, on the other hand, finished second in their group, enough to annoy Kylian Mbappé, who would have wanted to seek victory at Signal Iduna Park and thus finish at the top of the group.
Appearing in front of the media this Saturday, Luis Enrique fully accepted his choice to take no risks at the end of the match and preserve this precious draw. “I understand (Mbappé’s frustration, editor’s note), but it’s me who gives the orders, launched the Spanish coach. It was one of the best decisions of my career. With Milan winning, for me to tell the players to take few risks, but also to try to score a goal, because we approached the opponent’s area 2-3 times, it’s normal. It’s not only my decision but also that of my staff. I understand that my players are exposed to emotions. »
“One of the best decisions we have made”
And Luis Enrique continues: “The goal from the start of the match was to win it. For a large part of the match, Newcastle and Milan were a draw and we were through. But in the end, there was a two-goal gap, it would have been ridiculous to take too many risks. It is a decision taken at a time of great tension. One of the best decisions my staff and I made. »
