To start, I think it’s a bit short for Montassar Talbi and Laurent Abergel. This will allow them to reconnect with the group and be able to return if necessary. This is what is in the logic of things.
Luis Enrique
Manager on Paris SG
Meeting Highlights
...WINNING ALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Without a doubt. Of course we talk about it. It's motivation. It’s a way of marking the history of the club, the city and even the country. It motivates us. For the moment, we only have one title, the Champions Trophy, so we have to win Ligue 1 and then continue to fight to respect the other clubs. I have no doubt about that. Afterwards, we will have to play the Coupe de France final against Lyon. A match that is bound to be special. And there will also be the Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund, which we know well. It’s a long and winding road. We will have to be very focused on each of our objectives.
...THE BEST TEAM
We have the best squad, the best budget, it’s almost obligatory to win the championship. Because of our history and our squad, we are favorites, clearly. But not everyone manages to do it every year, especially with so many matches in advance. Football is a sport that can hold surprises. Since day one, I have said that we are the favorites, with the best squad, the biggest budget and a certain gap. It's almost an obligation, but I find it positive that we managed to do it by being superior to our opponents and deserving our victories. It’s satisfying as a coach. If I have to place this title among the others, I would say that we underestimate the French Championship abroad. There are very good teams, with very good players and coaches. I repeat, we are far superior to the other squads in my opinion, but I was positively surprised by the physical, tactical and technical level of Ligue 1.
…STARTING XI
What is the usual starting XI? Ah! I did not know. We don't have a typical team. It doesn't matter when we win the championship, we deserved it throughout the season. The objective is how we are going to win, how we are going to play.
...ABOUT THE MATCH
It will be a very difficult match. When you're at the bottom of the rankings, you don't have much to lose. Generally, teams at the bottom of the table manage to have unexpected results at the end of the season. There is a lot at stake. The possibility of being crowned champion is enough to be attentive. The supporters push us when we are behind. We saw it against Newcastle or Nice. We had weaker moments like in Dortmund where we managed to turn the match around. We are talking about it. When the important matches come, controlling your emotions is vital.
Regis Le Bris
Lorient
Luis Enrique
Paris SG
Meeting Highlights
…INJURY REPORT
To start, I think it’s a bit short for Montassar Talbi and Laurent Abergel. This will allow them to reconnect with the group and be able to return if necessary. This is what is in the logic of things.
Regis Le Bris
Manager on Lorient…INJURY REPORT
To start, I think it’s a bit short for Montassar Talbi and Laurent Abergel. This will allow them to reconnect with the group and be able to return if necessary. This is what is in the logic of things.
Luis Enrique
Manager on Paris SG...WINNING ALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Without a doubt. Of course we talk about it. It's motivation. It’s a way of marking the history of the club, the city and even the country. It motivates us. For the moment, we only have one title, the Champions Trophy, so we have to win Ligue 1 and then continue to fight to respect the other clubs. I have no doubt about that. Afterwards, we will have to play the Coupe de France final against Lyon. A match that is bound to be special. And there will also be the Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund, which we know well. It’s a long and winding road. We will have to be very focused on each of our objectives.
...THE BEST TEAM
We have the best squad, the best budget, it’s almost obligatory to win the championship. Because of our history and our squad, we are favorites, clearly. But not everyone manages to do it every year, especially with so many matches in advance. Football is a sport that can hold surprises. Since day one, I have said that we are the favorites, with the best squad, the biggest budget and a certain gap. It's almost an obligation, but I find it positive that we managed to do it by being superior to our opponents and deserving our victories. It’s satisfying as a coach. If I have to place this title among the others, I would say that we underestimate the French Championship abroad. There are very good teams, with very good players and coaches. I repeat, we are far superior to the other squads in my opinion, but I was positively surprised by the physical, tactical and technical level of Ligue 1.
…STARTING XI
What is the usual starting XI? Ah! I did not know. We don't have a typical team. It doesn't matter when we win the championship, we deserved it throughout the season. The objective is how we are going to win, how we are going to play.
...ABOUT THE MATCH
It will be a very difficult match. When you're at the bottom of the rankings, you don't have much to lose. Generally, teams at the bottom of the table manage to have unexpected results at the end of the season. There is a lot at stake. The possibility of being crowned champion is enough to be attentive. The supporters push us when we are behind. We saw it against Newcastle or Nice. We had weaker moments like in Dortmund where we managed to turn the match around. We are talking about it. When the important matches come, controlling your emotions is vital.