Luis Enrique Analyzes the Upcoming Match Against AC Milan
As they prepare to face AC Milan, it is clear that Luis Enrique values both the game's tactical elements and the personal development of his players, like the promising Warren Zaïre-Emery.
Ahead of Matchday 4 in the UEFA Champions League group stage, Luis Enrique, the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, addressed the media's questions regarding the highly anticipated clash with AC Milan.
The Match Against Milan
"I want to be optimistic, as I am before every match. We're facing a tough opponent in a historic stadium. I can see that the players are very eager to play this game. We know what we want to accomplish, though it will be difficult against a team that needs points in this group, just like every other team," Enrique remarked.
The Game Plan
"Before any game, we always study how the opponent plays. However, we have a very clear objective, and we want them to adapt to our game, not the other way around. In phases where we don't have the ball, we aim to recover it as quickly as possible. We want to play just as we have until now," he explained.
The Team's Momentum
"I'm always happy with my team's attitude. Of course, there are things to improve, but from day one, I've always seen a team with a good attitude. Since the beginning of the season, we've progressed. We always have this desire to fight; it's a characteristic of this group. We'll have to wait until the end of the season to truly assess our progress. But as a coach, I'm very pleased with what I see, both in attitude and performance. We want to control the game as much as possible. I'm very satisfied, but I'm always looking for the team to improve," Enrique stated.
Warren Zaïre-Emery
"Warren is a diamond for us. He's very young, so he still needs to improve. In addition to his physical and technical qualities, he has the capacity to know where to be on the field, where to move, to know where others are. That's why it's easy for a coach to train a player like him. But above all, I believe one of his best qualities is his humility. I think it comes from his upbringing, and I also think it's the best legacy that parents can pass on to their children," Enrique expressed with a sense of pride.
Luis Enrique's PSG seems geared up for the showdown with a combination of strategic preparation and a belief in the growth and character of his team. As they prepare to face AC Milan, it is clear that Enrique values both the game's tactical elements and the personal development of his players, like the promising Warren Zaïre-Emery, whom he regards as a testament to the club's future and a reflection of sound values instilled from a young age.