Fabian Ruiz (29), the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, spoke to Ligue 1+ about his development under Luis Enrique. The Spanish coach, whom he already knew from their time together with the national team, has profoundly influenced his game. The former Napoli player recounts how a simple video marked a turning point in his progress.
Ruiz: “Luis Enrique understands players perfectly”
“Luis Enrique understands players perfectly. When he arrived, we knew each other well because he had been my coach with the Spanish national team. He showed me a video compilation with actions I needed to improve. From that moment on, I improved a lot.”
The relationship between Fabian Ruiz and Luis Enrique goes beyond the simple player-coach dynamic. Already connected by their time together with the Spanish national team, the PSG midfielder found in Paris a coach who could speak his language. By showing him a precise video compilation of his actions to correct, Luis Enrique sparked a breakthrough.
Since then, Ruiz has shone even brighter in PSG’s game: more involved in the build-up play, more precise in his movement, and better integrated into the collective pressing. This analytical approach, typical of Luis Enrique, illustrates the methodical rigor of the Catalan coach, who strives to raise the technical and mental level of each player. For Ruiz, this approach has made all the difference.
