Luis Enrique emphasizes team spirit after PSG victory over Le Havre
Paris, the [Date to be completed] – Paris Saint-Germain won an important victory this Saturday at the Parc des Princes, winning 2-1 against Le Havre. However, it is more than the score that caught the attention of Luis Enrique, the club coach. In a press interview, the Spanish technician stressed his team’s exceptional state of mind, which he considers to be a key element of this victory, termed “match trap” because of the opponent’s maximum motivation.
“It was clearly a trap game, because you’re playing against a bottom-of-the-table team. This means that their motivation is maximum while yours lies in the possibility of improving your statistics, by being already champions…”, analyzed Luis Enrique, admiring the reaction of his players.
In particular, the coach highlighted the collective’s solidarity, highlighting his appreciation of the ability of several players to evolve to different positions during the game. “I was particularly seduced by the ability of several players to evolve to different positions during most of the game, and by our ability to play well, and not only to ensure the presence in a position but to do what it requires.”
In a context of struggle for a triple (Championnat, Ligue des Champions, Coupe de France), Luis Enrique stresses the importance of the entire workforce. “Not all players can play every minute. In this sense, I think that for a team to achieve success, it needs their contribution. And above all, she needs all players ready because we don’t know which players will be aligned in the final of the Coupe de France. There can be wounds, gambling facts, an infinite number of things…”
More than tactics or performance, it is a collective value that Luis Enrique has put forward. “You have to be generous, because putting your personal interest ahead of that of the team would be very ugly. I think this team and these players have shown that the team comes first and their personal interests second.”
The message is clear: the PSG, led by Luis Enrique, is on mission. No one should think they are above the project.