Luis Enrique Praises Chevalier’s Performance

After the more difficult than it seems victory against Le Havre, PSG coach Luis Enrique was not particularly satisfied with his team’s match, only with the result. He also spoke about the confidence concerns of his center forward Gonçalo Ramos at the Ligue 1+ microphone, but especially the excellent Lucas Chevalier.

Luis Enrique, satisfied, we imagine, with the performance of your players today, 3-0?

“Of course, I am very happy and satisfied with the result, especially because we had complications. Le Havre played very well and they deserved more and the result is the best thing for me. »

How are you doing today to be able to keep Gonçalo Ramos there with you? Because we have the impression that he still lacks a little confidence.

“It’s normal. During a season, there are special situations for the players, whoever the players are, it doesn’t change anything. We seek to improve individually and collectively. Confidence is key to developing your level as a player. I think there were players with a little less confidence that we needed and it’s difficult to play this type of match. »

Individually, do you talk to him a lot?

“You know, normally, players want to play every match. But that’s difficult. For me, the most important thing is knowing that you have the mentality to overcome this. And then, all the time, during a season, there are ups and downs for all the players. »

Tell us about Nuno Mendes. Back, already decisive. You said to yourself when managing this player: “Come on, let’s make him play the entire game.”

“Nuno Mendes is a top player, it’s very important for the team. Today he had a very good match. We are happy, especially for the result. I repeat myself. »

You talk to us a lot about the collective, putting even more emphasis than individualities. Tell us about Lucas Chevalier anyway. He had a great match today.

“We know the difficulty when you arrive at a club like Paris Saint-Germain, high level, for all the players. And if we remember what we saw with another goalkeeper or other players who arrived at Paris Saint-Germain, we are very happy with the players we signed. Lucas Chevalier, today he was sensational. Zabarnyi, the same thing. Renato (Marin), who is a player who has not yet played, but we have the confidence in him and the tranquility to look forward to the future with calm. »

A final word on Monaco, which has just lost. You are going to move to Louis II. You have a lot of matches, seven, before the next break.

“I only think of Paris Saint-Germain. It’s difficult. And everyone says that Ligue 1 is easy, it’s very difficult. Like all other leagues. »

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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