A large squad review and an equally comfortable victory against Strasbourg (3-0). PSG took the provisional lead in the French championship rankings this Saturday afternoon. Enough to satisfy Luis Enrique, at a press conference after the meeting.
After the international break, did the players act well?
LUIS ENRIQUE. There was a logical concern after the international break. This is due to the players getting back into the swing of things. The players managed the match well, the quick goal boosted our confidence and weakened the opponent.
How do you judge Carlos Soler’s performance on the right?
His position was defensive right back initially. He also played as a midfielder. He had a very good match. He was dangerous, he found himself in the lane too and he made a decisive pass.
Are you satisfied with the start of your two Spanish players, Carlos Soler and Fabian Ruiz?
I know them very well. They were in selection with me. They take advantage of their playing time to show off. Overall, the performance of players who have played less since the start of the season was beneficial in this match.
Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola get to know each other. Did you enjoy their performance?
We are discovering players who have played very little together. Giving them playing time allows them to get to know each other, we become more unpredictable and we are dangerous everywhere. That’s the point.
Do you plan to use Layvin Kurzawa over the long term?
He is not registered in the Champions League. I know him perfectly well. I met him as an adversary. He is very good in training. He deserves minutes.
Do you plan to reproduce the system of four offensive elements against Milan in the Champions League?
Every match is different. I could say 4, 5, 6, 8 attackers. The goal is to have 11 attackers and 11 defenders. Everyone played higher. The idea, when we have the ball, is to be all attackers, and all defenders, when we don’t have the ball.
How do you plan to help Ousmane Dembélé unblock himself?
I’m thinking about sitting on the bench and enjoying the player he is. He fixes, he creates spaces, he risks, he is daring, he is never afraid. I don’t want to unblock it. I have no concerns about it. I’m in love with his game and I have no problem with it.
What were the instructions regarding Gonçalo Ramos?
Ramos, Asensio, Kolo Muani can all play as number 9. These are players who are center forwards when we have the ball but defenders when we don’t. They know how to adapt to my idea of a game. They help the team and it gives me goosebumps. They give the feeling of belonging to a team. Even Kylian (Mbappé) did it. This is what I am looking for and what I want.
