A statement from Luis Enrique about Manuel Ugarte suggested humiliation. However, it is not.
On Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions Trophy by beating Toulouse (2-0). A match in which Manuel Ugarte did not participate at all, remaining on the sidelines for the entire match. “Today he was magnificent: no lost balls, no mistakes, perfect”even slipped Luis Enrique after the Parisian victory, at a press conference.
A statement taken up by many media as being a humiliation for the Uruguayan midfielder. Except that the Spanish technician then clarified his point. “It’s a very high level team and I want two incredible players in every position. For what ? So that no one falls asleep and everyone improves. I’m delighted with Manu Ugarte and all the players who didn’t play today. They can’t all be involved. This is the competition we want in a team of this level, for Manu Ugarte and for all the players. That’s the goal: to be better every day. I always want them to improve, I’m not satisfied with a result”justified the coach of the capital club.
“CERO BALONES PERDIDOS, MARAVILLOSO. NI AN ERROR…” the ironic response of Luis Enrique when it was suggested by Manu Ugarte. What details? Clearly, the uruguayo is no more than a minute! ante Toulouse in the Supercopa de France. pic.twitter.com/41W16fZwiC
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Luis Enrique therefore sought to motivate Ugarte and not to demean him. After a very encouraging start to the season, the former Sporting CP player then dropped considerably.
