The Paris Saint-Germain coach spoke at a press conference after the victory in the Champions Trophy on Wednesday at the Parc des Princes.
«My happiness does not depend on the titles I win“. Signed Luis Enrique, Wednesday, at a press conference, after PSG’s success against Toulouse (2-0) in the Champions Trophy. His first title since 2017, when he was still at the head of FC Barcelona. “I was super happy with the Spanish national team“, he points out again, he who obviously gained nothing during his time at the helm of La Roja, emphasizing that “winning titles depends on the club you are in“. Luis Enrique did not fail to have a thought for his predecessor, Christophe Galtier. “I would like to thank him because he was the one who won the championship last year and it is thanks to this victory that we played this Champions Trophy», he greets. And to continue: “I am very happy to give joy to our fans. I hope this is the first of many».
To win this cup, the 49th title in the club’s history and the 12th in this competition, Paris Saint-Germain achieved “an exceptional first half», says “Lucho”. In fact, Mbappé and company even argued “the best first 45 minutes since» the start of the season, before a less successful second period, during which “Toulouse was better and generated scoring chances“. Fortunately, Gigio Donnarumma was keeping an eye on things. “He’s a guarantee in goal, that’s why it’s difficult to be a goalkeeper for a big team because in the first half he only participated once, before having to work a lot more in the second half. I am happy with his performance“, he emphasizes.
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Tackle on Ugarte, concern for Skriniar
Luis Enrique also sang the praises of Vitinha, who has been playing a step lower for a few matches. “It’s a little different position for him but he was very good», he analyzes, being much more grating towards Manuel Ugarte, who did not play at all. After a flamboyant start to the season, the Uruguayan midfielder is in tough times. “For me, he was magnificent today, no lost balls, no mistakes, perfect», quips the Spanish technician. “I want the shifts to be doubled so that no one falls asleep“, he adds, believing that everyone must “always progress. This is also the case for Manuel Ugarte“. The message got through… The bad note of the evening? Milan Skriniar’s injury. “I’m not sure, but it doesn’t seem like a minor injury. He is expected to miss the next matches…“, laments Luis Enrique, who launched Brazilian newcomer Lucas Beraldo for the very first time after the Slovak’s exit on Wednesday. A first that calls for others?
