Antoine Kombouaré
NantesLuis Enrique
Paris SG
Meeting Highlights…ABOUT MATCH
We have to be efficient, pragmatic too. At some point, the clock has to be ticking. The accounting aspect is important. We also know that with points, we will play with more confidence too and we will perhaps be able to do different things. The Toulouse match was important in the result. I remain pragmatic.
…SQUAD UPDATE
We find a squad that has changed over the January window and this transfer window period, with seven departures, four arrivals, plus young people integrated on a long-term basis. Yes, I think we have a full squad apart from a few injured, which has become more dense and in which everyone will have their say. When there is emulation in a squad, in a group, it always pulls upwards. We are better equipped to tackle the last thirteen matches of the season.
…PSG
Paris is a team, with quality everywhere, a crazy bench. They had a difficult match on Wednesday evening but at some point, it still passed. They are a very high level opponent. Against them, you have to be disciplined, very serious and not make mistakes. It's fundamental! And then, you also have to have quality with the ball because they are very good at counter-pressing and "They manage to put pressure on the opposing half. We will also have to draw inspiration from what we were able to do on the first leg, that is to say, bring enthusiasm and I want something to happen. We're not denying ourselves anything. We have to take the match to make them doubt the duration. Against Paris, if the window opens, it's not big but on the other hand , you have to rush in straight away.
Antoine Kombouaré
Manager on Nantes…ABOUT MATCH
We have to be efficient, pragmatic too. At some point, the clock has to be ticking. The accounting aspect is important. We also know that with points, we will play with more confidence too and we will perhaps be able to do different things. The Toulouse match was important in the result. I remain pragmatic.
…SQUAD UPDATE
We find a squad that has changed over the January window and this transfer window period, with seven departures, four arrivals, plus young people integrated on a long-term basis. Yes, I think we have a full squad apart from a few injured, which has become more dense and in which everyone will have their say. When there is emulation in a squad, in a group, it always pulls upwards. We are better equipped to tackle the last thirteen matches of the season.
…PSG
Paris is a team, with quality everywhere, a crazy bench. They had a difficult match on Wednesday evening but at some point, it still passed. They are a very high level opponent. Against them, you have to be disciplined, very serious and not make mistakes. It's fundamental! And then, you also have to have quality with the ball because they are very good at counter-pressing and "They manage to put pressure on the opposing half. We will also have to draw inspiration from what we were able to do on the first leg, that is to say, bring enthusiasm and I want something to happen. We're not denying ourselves anything. We have to take the match to make them doubt the duration. Against Paris, if the window opens, it's not big but on the other hand , you have to rush in straight away.
Luis Enrique
Manager on Paris SG…SOCIEDAD VICTORY
Our opponent was better than us for part of the first half, he prevented us from restarting as we usually can. This is the Champions League. When I analyse this match in depth and with hindsight, it is normal and logical to have problems against such a team. The opponent also plays and he can do things better than us. But throughout the match, we were better and more precise than Real, I think that's what made the difference in this match.
…NANTES
I expect a completely different match from the one we just played in the Champions League. Nantes is not in a very good dynamic even if they regained victory in their last match. They are a team that is well organised defensively, they will want to hurt us on transitions and on set pieces. We expect a very motivated opponent and a difficult match.
…NUNO MENDES
It’s very good news that Nuno can train with the group again. He is getting back into rhythm and he is getting closer to a return even if he is not yet at 100%. He is a very good player, a high quality player in his position. I hope he will be able to enjoy himself again after this injury and this always difficult phase. His return is approaching and I hope it will happen as soon as possible.