Luis Enrique maintains confidence. The Paris Saint-Germain coach at least displays serenity in public while his squad is deprived of several key executives. We think of Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes and Désiré Doué, injured and absent for several weeks.
“ There’s no problem, they’re injuries of course, but every team has them. We are calm and relaxed, not worried », declared Luis Enrique, Saturday at a press conference held on the eve of the match against OL, at the end of the 12th day of Ligue 1.
Will this accumulation of physical problems push the leaders of the French champions to strengthen the group during the next winter transfer window? “ We are always open to transfer opportunities, but there is no rush, no need to rush », Judged Luis Enrique.
For others to show themselves
The Spanish technician believes that for the moment he has a sufficient tank to deal with the problems linked to the infirmary. “ Each difficulty offers opportunities to give playtime to other players », he recalls, four days after a home defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League (1-2).
Sunday evening, the Parisians will face Lyonnais also affected by the absences. Defender Hans Hateboer and left back Abner Vinicius are suspended while attacker Pavel Sulc (hamstring) will also be missing.
Corentin Tolissohe is announced as uncertain.
