Paris Saint-Germain suffered a defeat with a score of 1-3 against Nice. video highlights PSG/Nice This Friday at the Parc des Princes will see the 31st matchday of Ligue 1 2024-2025 take place. Following the game, Paris coach Luis Enrique addressed the media during a press conference. Despite the outcome, he maintained an optimistic stance.
Enrique said, "We thoroughly deserve a favorable outcome."
Football works this way; we need to acknowledge it and applaud Nice. However, I should also commend my squad since they put up an excellent performance, particularly during the first half when we thoroughly merited achieving a favorable outcome.
In the second half, we scored a goal quite swiftly, which came as a surprise. Although we can no longer maintain an undefeated streak, this does not alter our goals for the Champions League and the upcoming French Cup final."
Enrique "I can assure them that we will compete in every game from start to finish."
At the conclusion, you requested additional backing from the supporters. Does this imply that you remain unperturbed about Tuesday’s match even though you observed certain things tonight?
What I witnessed today, I'm registering for the match on Tuesday in London as well as the second leg. The team demonstrated an impressive performance by generating around 30 scoring opportunities during today's game, which is exactly what I am committing to.
If your squad consistently engages without hesitation, maintains a high tempo, and constantly presses and runs, there should be no cause for concern. Additionally, when the goalkeeper produces remarkable saves, this is simply part of the game, and such moments must be accepted as they come.
When you have supporters such as those at PSG, who continue to sing regardless of the 3-1 scoreboard, I cannot promise championships or victories, but I can assure you that we will compete in every game with our full effort from start to finish.
We're about to take some time to recharge before our upcoming semi-final. This season has clearly demonstrated that we are head and shoulders above the competition in France. Staying aligned with our identity and objectives, we will be giving it our all to secure victory in this semi-final."
Enrique "In football, what matters is the number of goals scored, not the opportunities."
Do you believe it's possible for heads to be touched in your game, or should they never be allowed to be touched at all?
Currently, the players are feeling affected, indeed, as they did not deserve to lose. We definitely merited winning that match. However, it’s clear that if the opponent performs at 100% realism and you aren’t operating at your typical level of performance, the outcome of the game shifts.
It's complex, yet that's how soccer works. Congratulations once more to your opponents. In soccer, what matters isn't the number of opportunities, but the number of goals scored."
You've essentially put together your usual lineup; what was the reasoning behind this decision?
You're free to reach your own conclusions, but I won't be giving Mr. Arteta any advice. That responsibility lies with you. However, I don't verify the leads. Instead, I'll select the team I believe will perform optimally. I'm quite pleased with how my players have played. We didn't get the result we wanted today, but I want to extend my congratulations to both my players and the team.
