Paris coach reviewed the 1-2 defeat to Olympique Lyonnais this Sunday at Parc des Princes during the 30th matchday of Ligue 1.
“A bad day: PSG fell short against OL (1-2) on Sunday at Parc des Princes in the 30th Ligue 1 matchday. A result that allows the Gones to rise to third place in the standings, just one point behind the Parisian leader Lens. Following numerous changes in his starting lineup after the 2-0 win against Liverpool on Tuesday, with nine matches in 28 days leading up to the final day of the championship, Luis Enrique spoke to journalists in a press conference, regretting the match’s start and Lyon’s lethal efficiency. He also discussed Vitinha’s situation, who exited with an injury before half-time.”
“The defeat: ‘The analysis is very simple. When you start a match like that… We were looking to control, dominate, create chances, and on their first two chances, they scored. We saw it would be difficult, a complicated match. We had 23 shots. We missed, again, a penalty. We did everything to change the dynamics, but it was impossible. Lyon had five shots and scored twice, it’s brilliant for them. I love their style of play, the quality of their players, their coach… We scored on the last shot. That’s football, you have to accept it and prepare for the next match. We will play every three days. We are in two competitions we want to win. We need to give minutes to many players. That’s the solution to playing every three days.'”
“Suspense in the French championship: ‘It’s neither good nor bad, that’s how it is. You want a more competitive championship, it is! Lens continues to win. It will be tough until the end.'”
“Decompression after Liverpool: ‘No. We will play nine matches in 28 days, a match every three days, and we have to overcome it with all the players. That’s how it will be in the upcoming matches.'”
“After a defeat, it’s easy to think we failed, but that’s how you have to manage it.” – Luis Enrique
“His choices and turnover for the starting lineup: ‘If you don’t understand that, you don’t understand anything. There are nine matches in 28 days, what do you want to do. After a defeat, it’s easy to think we failed, but that’s how you have to manage it. We want to win both competitions (Ligue 1 and Champions League).'”
“Priority is on the Champions League given his choices in the starting lineup: ‘No, the priority is the two competitions we can win. Afterwards, you can analyze if I’m telling the truth or not.'”
“Vitinha’s injury: ‘Nothing positive… When you change a player like that. We have to wait until tomorrow (Monday) and the exams.”
“How to bounce back after Wednesday against Nantes: ‘As usual. It’s easier to manage victories and harder to manage defeats. Lyon played exceptionally in terms of efficiency. They have quality individually and collectively. With only five shots on target, scoring two goals is sensational.'”
Quotes obtained from the press conference.
