Luis Enrique, coach of Paris Saint-Germain, spoke to the media on the eve of the match that will bring the Parisians together on Sunday against Lille, which will be the penultimate match this year before concluding on Wednesday against Metz. The Asturian coach began his appearance by talking about the possibility of signing a midfielder in the winter market and his relationship with Luis Campos: “The improvement I think the team will make is my opinion, and of course subject to all kinds of analysis. Confidence comes from what the players convey to me. I’m optimistic because of what that means. That was when we had the toughest group in the Champions League. We consider the information and background we have received from the Champions League very positive. Football puts everyone in their place. The winter market is a complex market because it is characterized by player needs and injuries“, He said.
The man from Gijón then spoke about the role of Mbappé, who said last season that he did not want to play as a nine, a position he has occupied in the last three matches. “I don’t have to convince anyone. Kylian Mbappe has the same freedom as when I arrived. He is a top-class player, contributing 50 goals and 25 assists every season. No matter how much you insist, Mbappe is not playing as a No. 9; Rather, he plays with complete freedom, between the two centre-backs, on the right or on the left. I will repeat it to you over and over again. I do not have to convince him. It is clear that coaches’ decisions have repercussions. “What motivates me is that the team plays in the best way possible and wins titles.”He confirmed.
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“I have no doubt that in February we will be better than now. It wouldn’t have been too brave to say that. All my teams have improved over the years, over the months, and then they get better or worse players. In February, we will get back important players and others who came out of Injury. We are always open to bringing in new players in the winter. Why should I be negative or a victim? I am optimistic by nature, because the results prove us right. In the abnormal group, we have the numbers that we have, in terms of occasions, numbers, etc. And it is He doesn’t want to see her. He doesn’t want to see herHe added regarding his comments after the draw in Dortmund, in which he said that in February they will be a better team.
Luis Enrique is also convinced that his Paris Saint-Germain team relies on possession, arguing this with statistics. “We are a team with the ball, in fact, in the Champions League, we are the third team with the most possession, with the ability to make transitions when we have the ball. I will never stop in situations where we are too strong. It has helped us grow, “Against opponents who have come a long way in the competition in recent seasons. We were unable to qualify. In terms of growth, this was the best group to improve on, but I am very happy with my team and what I see.”Summarized.
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