On the eve of the final day of Ligue 1 against AJ Auxerre this Saturday, and especially as two crucial finals (Coupe de France against Reims and Champions League against Inter Milan), Luis Enrique appeared relaxed but concentrated in front of the press. Paris Saint-Germain coach, already champion of France, took advantage of this point to make a surprising confidence concerning the title celebrations, while posting his ambitions and his method to approach this thrilling end of the season. He notably made a promise to Parisian supporters.
“An error on my part”: Enrique wants to savor with the fans
Returning to the festivities of the title of champion of France, Luis Enrique made an astonishing personal admission. “The evening of last year, I remember it as an error on my part,” he said, explaining that he had “Not taking advantage of the festivities at the end of a full year of work. »» A frustration he intends to repeat. For the match in Auxerre, which will be followed by the presentation of the trophy and the celebrations with the Parisian public, he announces the color: “I hope to enjoy it tomorrow, no matter the result (…) It's time to celebrate with our supporters. »» A clear desire to commune, after having taken the match “As seriously as possible”.
Seriously against Auxerre before the party and the finals
Because if the party is in a corner of its head, the preparation of the finals remains the absolute priority. The match against Auxerre “Must prepare us to be competitive for the two finals, Harted the Spaniard. He is aware of the difficulty of managing the workforce at this stage: “We will try to manage all of this in the best way, in order to arrive at the finals with the players in their best version. It's difficult, but not impossible. »» The football objectives remain unchanged, and the concentration is maximum for what it describes as ” The best moment of the season, this moment we dreamed of. »»
Luis Enrique will not sulk his pleasure on Saturday.
Praise of ramos and confidence in the group
True to his habit, Luis Enrique also had strong words for his players, notably Gonçalo Ramos, whom he considers “indisputable”. Greeting his attitude and “magnificent figures” (involved on 24 goal actions in 1800 minutes), he said he was “wonderful to train a player like Ramos”, capable of playing “zero or 90 minutes”. He also defended his group in the face of sometimes negative criticisms surrounding certain players like Donnarumma, recalling that “all players are criticized at some point” and that he supports his team, who “demonstrated that we are a team”.
A constant and wise observer apprenticeship coach
Always inclined to introspection, Luis Enrique reaffirmed his philosophy : “The day I stop learning or trying to learn, I stop and go home. »» He said he had “Much also progressed this year as a coach”her
” obsession “ being always “To help the players, the team”. He also slipped a word on Ligue 1, judging that PSG had been ” well above that last yearR “Without that the matches are easy, and even commented on the rumor ancelotti in Brazil, calling the Italian” formidable “and this” mix “as “Very positive”, While wishing the maximum success to his own Spanish selection.
Between concentration and celebration: Enrique prepares the end of the season
Luis Enrique therefore addresses this final straight line with a double cap: that of the fierce competitor who carefully prepares his finals, and that of the man who learned from his past mistakes and who now wishes to fully share the joy of a title with the supporters. A balance that, he hopes, will lead PSG to other major trophies in the coming weeks.
