If he is today one of the pillars of Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain, Fabian Ruiz also ate his black bread under the orders of the Asturian technician. In 2022, the latter, then Spain coach, did not call up the midfielder for the World Cup in Qatar. In an interview given to France FootballRuiz returned to this significant episode in his career, recalling in passing that he had never really started the relationship between the two men. He was also convinced of his success when he arrived on the Parisian bench in 2023.
“When he didn’t call me (for the World Cup), then when he arrived in Paris, everyone asked me if we had argued or if there was a conflict between us. I always said, “No, we have a really good relationship.” A coach is always required to make difficult decisions. Building a list with so many good Spanish players available… Some were inevitably going to be left out and, this time, it fell to me. I was happy with his arrival at PSG, because I knew he was one of the best. I sincerely thought that his style would do us good and that he would bring out the best in everyone. And that’s what he did… With Luis Enrique, we have a great relationship and have won a lot together.”
