The Coupe de France is approaching, but it is a completely different fight that Luis Enrique chose to lead to a press conference on Monday. While evoked the rise of Ousmane Dembélé, the PSG coach took the opportunity to send a spike in the media.
With 11 goals in six games, Dembélé crosses a splendid period which contrasts with its hesitant beginnings in the Paris jersey. Replaced in the axis, it seems to flourish and finally find regularity in its performance. His trainer was delighted before pointing the finger at the versatility of the press.
Luis Enrique's clear message to journalists
The Spanish technician did not hide his irritation in the face of fluctuating media criticism. “We know how the press works”, he said. “At the start of the season, everyone was talking about 'Super Barcola'. Then, after a few more complicated games, he was no longer good. Today, he has become 'super Barcola' again! »»
With this declaration, Luis Enrique denounces media coverage which he deems too opportunistic. For him, players must learn to navigate between excessive praise and harsh criticism.
Luis Enrique climbs to the niche against the press.
Protect the group before important deadlines
Beyond the case of Dembélé and Barcola, the Parisian coach insists on the importance of internal management. “” To be a PSG player is to know how to live with these roller coaster mountains. But within the group, everything is easier. We share the good times, and we support ourselves in bad. »»
This speech aims above all to strengthen the cohesion of the Parisian wardrobe while the club begins a decisive phase of its season. With the Champions League and the French Cup of France, Luis Enrique intends to keep his players under pressure, but out of external judgments.
