Luis Enrique, coach of Paris Saint-Germain (1st), held a press conference this Friday ahead of facing Angers (8th) at the Stade Raymond-Kopa tomorrow (kick-off at 7pm, CET) as part of the 31st matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026. On the sidelines of this event, the Spaniard also spoke to PSG TV.
Luis Enrique said, “It’s important to convey the difficulty to the players and ensure they are ready to overcome it.”
Was the victory against Nantes very important?
Absolutely, after the defeat against Lyon. As a coach, when you play this kind of match with a lot to lose and little to gain, it’s difficult. I liked seeing the players’ ability to overcome the challenges.
Does Ligue 1 help prepare for the Champions League?
It’s difficult to manage; it’s a different situation than in previous years. We had a bigger gap. Lens is having a very good season. We need to win matches and maintain our competitive level.
We need to be ready, to prepare for the away game knowing it will be difficult. These are tricky matches. I’m trying to convey the difficulty to the players so they’re ready to overcome it.
Luis Enrique: “For them, it’s an opportunity to change the momentum.”
What kind of match are we expecting tomorrow? Is everything difficult?
Everything is difficult. There are some surprising results, different from what’s normal for the season. There are teams struggling, and for them, this is an opportunity to change the momentum. Before the Champions League semi-final, playing away is especially difficult. It’s a tricky match, and it will be important to be at our best.
