Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 against Lens this Sunday at the Parc des Princes in Matchday 4 of Ligue 1 2025-2026. After the match, Parisian coach Luis Enrique spoke to beIN SPORTS. He gave the opportunity to explain his first half spent in the stands, but also to reflect on the qualities of Bradley Barcola (23-year-old striker) and the injuries he suffered.
Luis Enrique: “You have a different perspective. »
Why the first half in the stands and the second downstairs?
It’s very easy to explain. It’s because we’ve been thinking about improving the coach’s perspective for a long time. I’ve seen this in rugby, and today, with this opportunity, I thought about doing it. It was good. Because you have a different perspective, it’s very easy for me to explain to the players at halftime the things we can improve.
Luis Enrique: “He’s a different player.”
What’s different about Barcola?
Individual quality, technically, physically, he’s a different player. That’s why we signed him. He started this season like last year. He’s an incredible player, we’re happy. It’s a team effort, with different players. You have to know how to take advantage of this period for a player.
Luis Enrique: “You have to accept that.”
A curse on PSG in terms of injuries?
This is top-level football, and injuries are a given. There are knocks, and you have to accept that. We’re working to improve the health of injured players and to avoid injuries, but it’s normal to have injuries. Especially in competitive football.
