Parisian coach assessed the situation after the 1-2 loss to Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday at the Parc des Princes, in the 30th round of Ligue 1.
“A day without… PSG almost failed against Lyon (1-2) Sunday, at Parc des Princes, during the 30th round of Ligue 1. A result that allows the Gones to climb to third place in the standings. One point behind the Parisian leader. After making numerous changes to his starting lineup following the 2-0 victory against Liverpool on Tuesday and ahead of a series of nine matches in 28 days until the final matchday, Luis Enrique addressed the journalists at the press conference, regretting the poor start and the deadly efficiency of the Gones. He also mentioned Vitinha’s situation, who was substituted due to injury before halftime.”
“Defeat: ‘The analysis is very easy. When you start a match like that… We were looking to control, dominate, create chances, and on their first two chances, they scored. We realized it would be difficult, a complicated match. We had 23 shots. We missed, again, a penalty. We did everything to change the momentum, but it was impossible. Lyon had five shots and scored twice, it’s great for them. I like their way of playing, 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 play every three days.'”
“Suspense in the French championship: ‘It’s neither good nor bad, that’s how it is. You want a more competitive league, here it is! Lens keeps winning. It will be tough until the end.'”
“Decompression after Liverpool: ‘No. We will play nine matches in 28 days, one match every three days, and we need to overcome this with all the players. It will be the same 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 this, 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 the Champions League).'”
“Priority to the Champions League based on his choices in the starting lineup: ‘No, the priority is the two competitions we can win. Then you can analyze if I’m telling the truth or not.'”
“Vitinha injured: ‘Nothing positive. When you substitute a player like that. We will wait until tomorrow (Monday) and the medical tests.'”
“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 exceptional.'”
Statements gathered at the press conference.
