Paris Saint-Germain drew 3-3 against Strasbourg this Friday at the Parc des Princes in Matchday 8 of Ligue 1 2025-2026. After the match, Parisian coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference.
Enrique: “We overcame the difficulties and our fans were incredible.”
Was this the team that caused you the most problems?
“I think so. I like Liam’s (Rosenior) style of play. They’re one of the best teams in Ligue 1, without a doubt. We prioritized rotation before and after the international break. We have to know how to manage; that was our objective before the match.”
Do you know the reason for these three goals conceded?
“The quality of our opponents. In the first half, we had a good start, with and without the ball. We struggled at the end of the first half. The intensity was better in the second half. The finish was good. We overcame the difficulties and our fans were incredible. They deserved more.”
Did you enjoy yourself as a coach?
“No coach enjoys conceding three goals. It’s impossible to be happy. I want to improve, and that depends on the positions on the pitch and the information I get.”
Warren Zaïre-Emery is back on top. Are you satisfied?
“I think he played a very good game. We have a lot of confidence in him. We know his abilities and we’re happy to see him at this level.”
Enrique: “We want to be competitive in all competitions.”
Do you expect tougher competition this season in Ligue 1?
“We’ll see in the future. It’s a special moment; we have circumstances like all teams. We want to be competitive in all competitions. I know when the season changes. We’re looking to win everything. It will be very difficult, and you have to overcome all the circumstances in a season.”
What did you think of Désiré Doué’s return?
“I have to rewatch the match. I’m happy because he’s back. It’s very good news. There are still four important players out of the squad. As a team, we played a good game.”
Enrique “Congratulations to Liam and Strasbourg, a young team.”
What are your thoughts on this match?
“We had moments at the end of the match where we were superior and we could have won the match. Strasbourg too. I would like to play Strasbourg with my whole team. Congratulations to Liam and Strasbourg, a young team.”
