Luis Enrique has a particular relationship with the press, one of defiance and mistrust. This season, the Spanish technician has taken another step forward in his minimalist communication with the media. Including when his decisions require explanations, as recently to justify the sidelining of the Parisian group of Randal Kolo Muani – which the person concerned strictly refused to do.
In the eyes of Christophe Dugarry, this posture of the Iberian is quite simply abusive: “ I’ve been saying it from the start. He has such a boulder that he believes that no one can understand him and live up to him. He was clear, clear and precise, he hates journalists. We need to stop thinking he’s going to tell the truth. He’s a swindler. He is provocative, it’s a game. On Kolo Muani’s short playing time, he says he could explain it but he won’t. It amuses him. »
An ersatz Mourinho
Former teammate of Luis Enrique at Barça, the 1998 world champion continues on the airwaves of RMC: “ He is a boy who has a big character and who likes to win. He likes to show others that he is strong. He’s a special character, there’s not much to expect from him. » His on-air colleague, Jérôme Rothen, is a little less critical, readily comparing the media game of Luis Enrique to that of José Mourinho.
“ He has an incredible chance to do what he does in extraordinary conditions. It’s a chance that PSG is giving him, I hope he realizes itbreathes the former Parisian.
He’s a genius, I find him annoying. He has a way of doing things like Mourinho. There are fights, he creates duels. He’s so into manipulation and counter-footing, but you can dribble on your own too. You can step on the ball and never look back. »
