In a week, Paris Saint-Germain will have an appointment with its story to compete in a semi-final of the Champions League, against Arsenal. And before this decisive first leg to the Emirates Stadium, Luis Enrique will have to play a late match of the 29th day of Ligue 1 against FC Nantes, who is fighting for the maintenance. And on the eve of the meeting, the Parisian technician recalled the importance of turning, to keep the entire group concerned and succeed in this objective of invincibility.
“I run when I think it's important. When the Champions League matches arrive, I want to take out the best eleven, but to fulfill the objectives that we set for, you need 20-18 players who are connected. It's difficult because despite the fact that it is a team sport, players have different individual behavior. I will not change my way of thinking, I like to maintain as many players as possible and it is important to keep the objective of invincibility ”he first explained, before saying more about the state of mind of his players in the face of his decisions.
Luis Enrique does not want an ego problem
“We are the team that gave the most rest at Christmas, it was ten days. If we had been able to give 15, we would have done it (…) There are many variants and elements to take into account. I am happy with our management. I motivate the player to get out of his comfort zone. If the team needs you in a different role, these are the indisputable players for me, those who can help the team in any time and in any situation, not only “but I play there, otherwise I can't play” (…) the ego, we all have one. Managing it is important, whatever the circumstances of life ”.
Finally, last point concerning his group, the case of Parisian titis, to whom he deems complicated to give playing time. “It depends on what everyone needs. In the end, my children are older than these players. I think I rather play a father's role, but it depends. If they need a hug, I give it, if they need a correction, I'm here too. The young people we have here at PSG have a very good state of mind. I would like them to have more playing time, but it's very difficult ”. What keep everyone concerned, with this objective of remaining undefeated in Ligue 1 which he also confirmed at the end of his speaking.
