The Strasbourg Match is Key to Our Preparation for the Champions League and the French Cup
Enrique: The Strasbourg Match is Key to Our Preparation for the Champions League and the French Cup
Enrique said: “These matches prepare us for the rest of the competitions, whether it’s the Champions League or the French Cup final, every minute we play in the Paris Saint-Germain shirt should be beneficial and hold technical value. Tomorrow’s match is very important in this context, even though we have already won the league title. Football is not an exact science; there are always variables to deal with.”
He added: “Strasbourg is a team having an excellent season, with young players who play entertaining football. They defend well and score, and I see them as a worthy opponent.”
He continued: “I am proud of the mentality I see in the team. Since the beginning of the season, the players’ desire to give their best has not changed, whether we win or lose. We are on the right track and showing very positive values.”
He went on: “In Paris, it is normal to find strong competition. A player may sit on the bench, but when he comes in, he must be 100% ready. Barkola and Douai are going through a natural development phase, which is part of their journey as professional players.”
He added: “We are now in the most important period of the season, and all players are working hard. Some have faced criticism, but I do not pay attention to rumors. Donnarumma is training excellently, as are the other goalkeepers, and everyone shows a strong desire for success.”
Regarding his nomination for the Best Coach award in Ligue 1, he said: “Individual awards do not matter much to me; what I want is to be the best version of Luis Enrique, and that is what I always focus on.”
