Following Paris Saint-Germain's 6-0 thrashing of Montpellier in the 2nd round of Ligue 1, head coach Luis Enrique attended the post-match conference and shared his thoughts on the game, the team's performance and the outlook for the future. Below is a summary of the highlights from the conference:
Satisfaction with the results of the competition
Enrique was very pleased with the team's performance, calling it "a feast for the offense and defense". He highlighted the fact that it was a perfect night for the team to reunite with their fans at the Parc des Princes, and emphasized the team's ability to quickly find their form after a long period of inactivity and put on a great game.
Season Goals and Team Potential
Enrique said that what he is looking for now is to show the strength and potential of the team to the outside world and that the real test will need to wait until the end of the season. He has enjoyed every training session and is confident in the team's versatility and desire to make history with the squad.
Reviews of Montpellier
Despite the scoreline, Enrique didn't take his opponents lightly, believing that Montpellier defended and organized themselves quite well, but were just unlucky to meet Paris Saint-Germain in top form. He emphasized that the result of the match does not fully reflect the power gap between the two teams.
Improvement on the defensive end
Enrique noted that the team has improved in terms of high-pressure pressing after a turnover and that the aggressiveness is not mandatory but rather spontaneous from the players. He expects the team to continue the momentum on the defensive end.
Integration of new recruits
Enrique spoke highly of the performances of players such as newcomer João Neves, who fit perfectly into the team's versatile philosophy and showed a high level of performance in both offense and defense.
The Growth of Balcorra
Enrique made special mention of the changes in Barcola after the Euros, believing that he has made significant progress and has shown a strong desire to win. He believes that Barcola can contribute more to the team in the future.
Early season vs. last season
Enrique cautioned the media and fans not to overstate the team's progress after two games or over-criticize last season's performance. He believes that the team's goal is to win Ligue 1 and all the competitions it participates in, which will require consistent effort and steady performances throughout the season.
Not talking about non-Paris players
On the progress of the transfers of Sancho and Lukman, Enrique said that he will not talk about players who are not at Paris Saint-Germain, focusing on the current team members and the game.
Teamwork and responsibility
Finally, Enrique used the term "sixteen stars" to describe the players, emphasizing the talent and responsibility of each one of them. He believes that this team spirit is the key to the team's success.
