In an interview with PSGTV, Luis Enrique spoke at length about his tactical ideas and his approach to management.
The frenetic atmosphere of the capital and the heat of a scorching summer have not changed Luis Enrique’s habits. Passed by the very singular environment of FC Barcelona, the new coach of PSG knows the music. ” Pressure ? I love that“, he proclaimed during his official presentation.
Relaxed, happy, ambitious, Luis Enrique exploded the outline of his project in a fascinating interview granted to PSGTV. ” It takes time to get to know each other. This time is necessary for the team to understand what I want as a coach, but also for everyone to learn to live together. Many of us here work for the good of the club and to help the players. »
“A magnificent project”
Renowned for his tactical precepts, the Spanish technician does not neglect the human dimension. A term often comes up in his rhetoric: the family. “ I am a coach who communicates a lot to his players, but I also pay attention to the message I send them. We can’t be talking to them every day. And then we are not just talking about tactics. We talk about life. We talk about values. We are talking about personal situations. We talk about what it means to be part of a club like Paris Saint-Germain. We talk about family. They are the same values. Football and sport create situations very similar to life, where you are often happy, sometimes sad. In general, it’s pleasant, interesting and there are a lot of moments to observe, to talk, to correct and a little to convey to the player the idea of football that we have. The truth is that this is a very interesting and beautiful project. »
“Live things with passion”
“Of course, before being football players, they are men,” he continued. I think it’s important to convey different values to the players. And then for me, it’s very important to hear laughter in training. When you have to work, when you do it at maximum intensity, you have to try to enjoy your daily life, your life as a footballer, because it is very short. I’m a demanding person, and obviously what I like the most is competition and winning, like all of us in the professional world. But the link with my players is also important, not only with those who play the most matches, but also with those who don’t play. I try to help them as much as possible. I like being in contact with my players, I like being close but at the same time demanding. And that’s my job. My rule is to live things with passion. I am like this. »
Emphasizing the importance of create links and connections in the field“, Luis Enrique is also pleased to be able to carry out his mission in a majestic enclosure like the Parc des Princes. “ It was surprising! I really liked the atmosphere. Even during the warm-up, when we were still in the locker room, we could hear the chants from the stadium. We loved it. Now we only hope to return that joy and passion by playing good football, scoring goals and winning victories. This is our goal. ” The stage is set.
