From an accounting standpoint, the contract is fulfilled. Perfectly launched by the early opener of Ferran Torres in the 5th minute of play, the Parisians provided the essentials and won their first victory of the season in Ligue 1 (0-1), Sunday, on the pitch at Stade Brestois.
But while the Rouge et Bleu seemed set for a new show of strength, four days after the recital against Bratislava in the Champions League, the rest was much less convincing. Unable to increase the score despite a few opportunities, PSG above all conceded too many chances and it took a remarkable performance and decisive saves from goalkeeper MatveĂŻ Safonov to preserve this short advantage and prevent Brest’s equalizer.
Questioned after the meeting, Luis Enrique did not hide his annoyance. “It’s incredible that we won this match even though it was the worst of the four we played,” breathed the Asturian technician. Looking back on a sluggish start to the season marked by draws against Rennes and Lille (2-2) then a setback against Monaco (1-2), the Spanish coach was categorical: “I was more satisfied with the first three games that we didn’t win. »
“The day I am most annoyed or upset”
“Today, I think we made a lot of mistakes, he insisted. This is the day I am the most annoyed or upset. » A perceptible annoyance on the edge of the field, the Spanish technician appearing particularly agitated.
The former midfielder had actually said he was satisfied with the performance of his men the previous weekend despite the setback conceded at home against Monaco (1-2). “I am happy with what I saw, he confided. I saw a lot of positive things. For me, it is clear that we deserve the victory. The XGs are in our favor. But football is like that, it’s a wonderful sport. »
Despite this rant, Luis Enrique qualified his remarks by displaying a certain pragmatism: “I’m very happy because at the end of the championship, everything balances out and we deserve what we’re trying to get. »
