Paris Saint-Germain’s manager, Luis Enrique, was visibly frustrated following his team’s 2-1 defeat to AS Monaco, marking thier second loss in Ligue 1 this season. The Spanish coach skipped the usual post-match press conference, opting instead for a brief, pointed statement. The primary catalyst for his ire wasn’t just the on-field performance, which he deemed “logical” given his team’s display, but a especially aggressive tackle by Lamine Camara on PSG goalkeeper lucas Chevalier. Enrique expressed disbelief at the lack of a sanction for the foul, emphasizing that Chevalier was lucky to escape injury.
On the Chevalier Tackle and PSG’s Performance:
When questioned about the tackle and its potential impact on PSG’s subpar performance, Luis Enrique stated, “What I can say is that Lucas Chevalier was very lucky today.” He added a candid assessment of the team’s play, noting, “As for the second question, we will have to watch the match again to analyze and see what we did. But its easy because it’s a match with a lot of inaccuracies and errors. We didn’t deserve more.”
Regarding the Referee’s Decision:
Pressed on why the referee seemingly didn’t review the tackle on Chevalier, Enrique remained tight-lipped but pointed. “You have to ask the person who decided this. I would like to talk a lot, a lot, a lot… But I prefer to say that Chevalier was very lucky, I think that is enough.”
“A Very Bad Evening” for PSG
Explaining the Team’s Struggles:
Enrique described the match as a collective failure. “Neither team played at a high level even tho they played better than us. It was challenging at the start of the match, it’s difficult to have continuity when you make so many individual errors.I think it’s our worst game of the season.”
Addressing Fatigue:
When asked if fatigue was a factor, Enrique dismissed the notion, stating, “It would be very easy for me to say that. I have no excuses, we must try to perform every day, even if it is not easy. It wasn’t easy for Monaco but they deserved more than us, even if we had the same expected goals. For us, it was a very bad evening.”
