Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique appeared at a press conference after their 3-2 victory over Metz in the sixteenth round of the French league.

The coach said: "Fear? Yes, definitely a great fear... Metz played a very strong match, especially in the second half. They pressed until the very last minute. When you play with four or five attackers together and are forced to make substitutions, you lose balance in midfield and it becomes difficult. We lost balance and control of the game in the latter part of the second half."

He added about the development of Quentin N’Djamto: "Quentin was the surprise of the season. He has great quality in making deep runs, both with and without the ball. He is a player who makes runs from the second line and is useful both as a midfielder and as a forward."

He continued about Ibrahim Mbay: "When we give players this many opportunities, it's because we believe in them. Today, he performed better than usual. He was more free, felt more comfortable, and contributed well both with and without the ball. I am very happy. He still has one match before heading to the Africa Cup of Nations, and upon his return, we are ready to give him consistent playing time."

Regarding Désiré Doué's condition: "He is fine. I am very happy; he scored a goal today. We continue with his recovery process. There is a difference between recovering from an injury and reaching 100% full readiness. He hasn't fully regained his fitness yet, but today he took a step forward. This is the last match of the league in 2025, and we are happy for the fans."

He emphasized: "I think we controlled the match at the beginning. Every time we scored or had a chance to score, they came back into the game. It was difficult because we lost control in the final minutes."

Regarding Warren Zaire-Emery's performance in a position other than his usual one: "Very positive. He has shown great ability to play in multiple positions. In the absence of Hakimi, we need a player with such technical and physical capabilities who continues to deliver good performances, is very balanced, and I am extremely satisfied with his level. It's wonderful to have a player like Zaire-Emery."

He concluded about facing Flamengo on Wednesday in the Confederations Cup final: "We know their capabilities well; we watched them this summer in the Club World Cup. It will be a very tough match—they play excellent football and have great experience. This time will be different; we will face one of the best teams in the world. It's challenging, but it's a great motivation and an important opportunity for Paris Saint-Germain."