In the opening match of Ligue 1 Matchday 3, Paris Saint-Germain hosted AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes and lost 1–2. Speaking to PSG TV after the game, Luis Enrique, the capital club’s manager, discussed his players’ performance.
Luis Enrique: “If you’re unlucky, you draw; we lost the match.”
“I share the same feeling as our supporters. We tried to control the game against a strong Monaco side. They started out showing a high level of ability to beat our high press. It was difficult early on, but looking at the match as a whole, I think we clearly deserved to win.
If you’re unlucky, you draw; we lost the match. It’s inexplicable—things like that happen in football. You have to accept it. Unfortunately, there have been matches like this over the last three years. I’m happy with the players, even though we need to improve both individually and collectively. I need to improve as a coach, too, because we’re struggling in the standings.”
Luis Enrique: “The confidence of the President and the sporting management is important to me.”
“We’re part of an exciting project; for me, this is the first time I’ve started a fourth season as a coach at the same club. My motivation is even stronger now than it was during my first few days here. The confidence of the President and the sporting management is important to me. I remain motivated and very happy; I hope to stay here in Paris for a long time.”
Unfortunately, PSG was unlucky tonight. Despite dominating the game, the Parisians created numerous chances and could easily have won. In matches like this, you can try again and again without managing to score that crucial goal that would change the entire complexion of the game. We are only at the start of the season, so it is natural to still have things to iron out. However, this type of result is inevitably tough mentally, as the effort and intensity go unrewarded.
The announcement of the Spanish coach’s contract extension just before the match was certainly good news. A two-time Champions League winner since his arrival, Luis Enrique has established PSG among the elite. This extension was widely anticipated; now confirmed, it delights both the fans and the coach himself—all of whom are ready to write the next great chapters in the club’s history.
