On the eve of the OM-PSG match, Bruno Genesio spoke at length about Luis Enrique to the media this Saturday. The Marseille coach defended the Paris Saint-Germain manager against criticism, noting the difficulty of winning back-to-back Champions League titles, while also expressing a healthy wariness regarding the Paris side.
Genesio: “One of the best coaches in Europe today”
“I don’t have a message for him. To me, he is one of the best coaches in Europe today. People don’t realize that, even with top-quality players, winning two consecutive Champions League titles is incredibly difficult.
Our profession is tough, but let’s not exaggerate: there are far worse jobs than ours. We are lucky enough to do a job that is, first and foremost, a passion. Of course, we take some hits now and then, but that’s part of the job, and I have no advice to give him.”
Bruno Genesio’s comments inevitably take on added significance in the current context. Despite a sluggish start to the league season, Luis Enrique faces scrutiny, even though his recent record is exceptional. After all, PSG is coming off two consecutive Champions League victories—in 2025 and 2026. That achievement inevitably shifts the benchmark for evaluating his work; a few difficult weeks cannot simply erase what the Spaniard has built since arriving in Paris.
Genesio: “We’ll see the real PSG team”
“I know—and he’s said so himself—that he’s ready to bet on the future champions. I largely agree with him, even if they did have a somewhat sluggish start to the league campaign.
I know that tomorrow night, we’ll see the real PSG team—the Champions League version.” “So, I don’t necessarily have any advice for him, other than to stay just as he is—because I really enjoy his presence, especially in press conferences.”
More than the compliments paid to Luis Enrique, this remark likely encapsulates Génésio’s cautious stance ahead of Le Classique. The OM coach clearly refuses to view Paris’s early-season struggles as the new normal. By contrasting the domestic league version of PSG with the “Champions League version,” he anticipates a team capable of dramatically raising its game when the situation demands it. It is also a way of reminding everyone that the two-time European champions remain a benchmark, even when going through a less convincing spell.
