Paris Saint-Germain secured a 4-0 victory against Nice this Saturday at the Allianz Riviera in Matchday 27 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season. Following the match, PSG coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference.
Luis Enrique: “It was a very pleasant surprise.”
Can you explain your tactical choices regarding Nuno Mendes and Lucas Beraldo?
“I think we clearly showed the type of team we are. Nuno played as a winger, but he had the freedom to play between the lines. He can play as a number 9. Beraldo showed that he has the technical ability to play as a midfielder. I’m delighted; it was a very pleasant surprise.
We’re showing that we’re looking to improve our players and the team. We want to have players who contribute to the team.” I’m happy with Beraldo and Lucas Hernandez. I’m pleased with Dro. He showed his ability to get forward into the box. I’m happy with all of these things.
Do you have any news regarding Mayulu and Kang-In Lee?
“You saw the knock Lee took to his ankle. I hope he’s okay. As for Senny, we’ll have to wait until tomorrow, as we don’t know if it’s a knock or a muscle problem.”
Luis Enrique: “We have confidence in all our shooters.”
Why did this Nice team cause you problems in the first half?
“Every match presents difficulties, and every time we play here, it’s tough. Especially when you play after a Champions League match, it’s difficult to find the motivation. But from the first minute, we controlled the game, we created clear chances. These are three important points because Lens continues to improve. It will be difficult until the last match.”
Will Nuno Mendes become the number one penalty taker?
“I’m lucky to have a lot of penalty takers. We’ve shown our ability to perform well from penalties. It’s Marquinhos or Vitinha who decide who takes them. It depends on the match, on confidence. We have confidence in all our penalty takers. Today it was Nuno, next time it might be Vitinha, Doué, Kvara, or Dembélé. Many players can take penalties.”
Luis Enrique: “It’s very easy for him to adapt to our style of football.”
How do you assess Dro Fernandez’s debut?
“I’m not surprised because I know him very well. He’s only 18, he’s improving, showing what he can do. But it’s very easy for him to adapt to our style of football. He can play in midfield alongside the defense.” I think his best quality is his ability to make runs into the box to score goals, because he has the technical quality.
