Paris Saint-Germain beat Olympique Lyonnais 3-1 (video summary PSG/Lyon) on Sunday at the Parc des Princes as part of Matchday 15 of Ligue 1 2024-2025. After the match, Paris coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference. The Spaniard spoke about the success and his tactical choices.
Enrique «On a rempli tous nos objectifs.»
Was this the perfect end to the week?
“It was important on a day when the other teams didn’t win much up front to do it on our side. We fulfilled all our objectives.”
Enrique “every PSG match is difficult”
What did you think of Désiré Doué’s performance?
“In line with his last four games. I think what will make us grow is the ability the players have to improve their performance. If we can do that with all the players on the pitch, which I think would be difficult, that would be perfect. But it’s very important that the players are aware that every PSG match is difficult and that they have to perform.”
Why didn’t you call up Kolo Muani, Skriniar and Kimpembe?
“Because I can only call up twenty.
You do understand that Kolo Muani is in the French national team, plays in the French national team, and when he’s not called up by his club, it’s surprising. Is this due to his level of training?
“I know I don’t speak French, but I can’t be any clearer in Spanish. Whoever doesn’t understand, that’s not my problem.”
Enrique: “Today Lyon came to put the pressure on”.
The team was much more focused on quick attacks, was that what you asked your players to do?
“Everything they do on the pitch doesn’t necessarily come from the instructions I give. They do it on their own. But it also depends on the opponent. If there are transitions, it’s because the opponent is coming up to put pressure on us, and that creates space.
Normally, the majority of teams don’t put pressure on us and use a low block. In that case, it’s impossible to play in transition. But today Lyon came out to put pressure on us, and took the initiative to press us, so we play lower and create space. It always depends on how the rival is playing.”
Do you have any idea when Presnel Kimpembe will be back?
“The truth is, I don’t know when he’ll be back. I love it when players come back from injury. Training is the best weapon to see what state they’re in.”
