Marquinhos (31), captain and central defender of Paris Saint-Germain, spoke to Le Parisien about his daily life under Luis Enrique. He described a “very strong” coach, attentive to the smallest detail, who constantly pushes his squad to stay focused. The Brazilian also spoke about the atmosphere in the PSG dressing room and the club’s evolution.
Marquinhos: “He works on our mentality and gets us used to never stopping playing”
“Luis Enrique?
I really like Luis Enrique — he’s very strong. He’s a great coach who covers every aspect of the game. He’s prepared us physically, tactically and mentally. Luis Enrique pays attention to every detail. He works on our mentality and gets us used to never stopping playing.”
Marquinhos: “The coach doesn’t like people focusing too much on individuals”
“The coach doesn’t like people to dwell too much on individual cases. If someone put his personal situation ahead of the collective interest, he would find himself at odds with our philosophy. The preseason was well thought out. We’re used to carrying on with international matches in June, so for us the rhythm doesn’t change much. Today, with all the technology, recovery equipment and nutrition, we can extend our careers for a long time. That’s why I take care of myself every day.”
Marquinhos: “When Ibra got angry, it was something else!”
“A Rabiot-type case at PSG?
I’ve never seen that here. Arguments, yes… When Ibra got angry, it was something! Only Thiago could dare answer him. Today we really have a good dressing room, so even if two players clash, there are three others who step in to calm things down.”
Marquinhos’ testimony above all highlights the strong relationship taking shape between the Parisian captain and Luis Enrique. After eleven seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, the Brazilian defender has become a true club legend, the guarantor of identity and professionalism in the dressing room. Opposite him stands a coach renowned for his convictions and his ability to impose a clear collective project.
This meeting comes at the right time: Marquinhos, who has worked under several generations of PSG coaches, seems to have found in Luis Enrique the ideal ally to extend his leadership role. The Spaniard brings total demands — physical, tactical and mental — which perfectly match the captain’s determination to lift the group higher.
One embodies continuity and loyalty to the club, the other innovation and method. Together, they are shaping an alliance capable of transforming Paris Saint-Germain into a fully coherent and competitive team over the long term. Supporters hope that this partnership will bring many more trophies and moments of joy to the Parisian faithful.
