Luis Enrique Feels Fortunate to Have Exceptional Players at Paris Saint-Germain

Luis Enrique, the newly appointed head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, expressed his excitement about working with the exceptional group of players at the club. The Spanish coach, who took over the Paris giants last year, is pursuing history as PSG bid for the treble of Ligue 1, Champions League, and French Cup trophies this season.

PSG can clinch the Ligue 1 title on Wednesday with a win against Lorient if second-placed Monaco fail to beat Lille. Enrique has a unique hat-trick in his sights - a feat he achieved with Barcelona in his first year as coach in 2015. He is motivated to do something that has never been done in France and mark the history of the club, the city, and the country.

Why this matters: Luis Enrique's appointment as PSG coach and his ambitious goals for the club have significant implications for French football. If he can lead PSG to an unprecedented treble, it would solidify the club's dominance and elevate the status of Ligue 1 on the European stage.

However, Enrique emphasizes that the team must remain focused and united to achieve their objectives, as it is still a lengthy and complex path ahead. The coach and his team have discussed the possibility of winning the quadruple this season, which includes the Ligue 1 title, the French Cup, the French Super Cup, and the Champions League.

PSG face Dortmund next week in their Champions League semifinal first leg in Germany, which will be Luis Enrique's first Champions League semifinal as a manager. The coach emphasizes that the most important thing is not what they win, but how they win and how they play.

Enrique also discussed his management style, where he rotates players based on the opposition and ensures that every player in the squad feels they have something to play for during training and matches. He acknowledged that PSG doesn't have a 'best XI' and that anyone can play a part in their games.

The coach recognized that PSG were the clear favorites to win the league at the start of the season, given their best squad and biggest budget, and they will have deserved the title by being better than the rest. Enrique is pleased that the players have assimilated his concepts in his first season.

Luis Enrique emphasized the importance of maintaining a united and focused team to achieve their objectives, regardless of when they win the league championship. "The most important thing is not when we are champions, but how we are champions," he stated. PSG have not lost a Ligue 1 game since September and are 11 points clear of second-placed Monaco with five matches remaining.

Key Takeaways

• Luis Enrique appointed as new PSG coach, pursuing historic treble this season.
• PSG can clinch Ligue 1 title on Wednesday if Monaco fails to beat Lille.
• Enrique aims to achieve unprecedented quadruple, including Champions League title.
• Enrique emphasizes team unity and focus, not just winning but how they win.
• PSG are 11 points clear in Ligue 1 and have not lost since September.