Enrique: No room for complacency, every match can be a trap
Tuesday 25-02-2025
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique spoke at the press conference ahead of the match against Stade Briochin in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France, which will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of the match and warning of its dangers despite the difference in level between the two teams.

Enrique said about the victory over Lyon in the French league: "Anything that helps us develop is important for us. After re-watching the Lyon match, I noticed that we were under pressure for only five minutes, while we performed brilliantly on a difficult pitch, which reflects the character of the team."

Regarding managing the team amidst the pressure of matches, he said: "The most important match is always the next one, but we take into account the intense schedule. We have a large squad and we will approach the matches with the same approach we have followed so far."

He continued: "Gonzalo Ramos is a player with a great scoring rate compared to the number of minutes he has played, and I hope he maintains this performance in the upcoming matches."

On Senny Mayulu, he said: "Senny is one of the outstanding rising talents in the academy, which is why he joined the first team since last season. This season, he has already played nearly 1000 minutes with the team, and I admire his style both with and without the ball."

Regarding the match against Stade Briochin, he said: "We have previously faced significant pressure in the past rounds against Espaly and Le Mans, so we are prepared for any scenario against Stade Briochin. This is the nature of the Coupe de France, and the evidence is that many first-division clubs exited the competition early. We play with the same intensity in all matches, regardless of the identity of the opponent."

On the dangers of the match, he said: "Football does not recognize prior superiority; every match presents a unique challenge, and tomorrow's match is no exception. Even teams that do not attack much can achieve victory, so we must be at our utmost focus."

On finding spaces on the pitch, he said: "The wider the play area, the more difficult it is for the opponent to defend. Conversely, the dominating team can create better chances. This is an important tactical principle, but it is not easy to apply on the pitch."

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