Paris St Germain’s manager, Luis Enrique, emphasized the importance of concentration ahead of the French Cup final against Stade de Reims. He addressed reporters and bristled pretty emphatically at the idea that next week’s league match might distract his team. He then insisted that they are concentrated, particularly with the Champions League Final versus Inter Milan only a week away.
Enrique went on to discuss the importance of the cup final, how it’s a match every player knows the importance of. “All the professional players know that playing in a Cup final is very special. It’s a special match and the details count,” he stated. His intense dedication to the craft is a manifestation of the squad’s drive to win at home and in Europe.
Positive Outlook on Challenging Schedule
Luis Enrique had hoped for an easier schedule but admitted it would be a whirlwind – yet he’s still excited. He stated, “Sometimes it’s better to play tight right to the end so you don’t slack off. We had to stay focused. I don’t know if that’s positive or negative. I’m trying to see what’s positive about our schedule.” This view is based on the belief that the key players should be protected from any undue pressure while facing off in this tournament-style, high stakes competition.
Additionally, he noted that his side has an extra day’s preparation before going up against Reims. We really understand how to find spaces and points of leverage to target. So much can go wrong in a game and you just need to be well prepared. We only have one full day to get ready,” said Enrique, who was clearly focused on the big picture in his first full game in charge.
Emphasis on Winning Mentality
The Parisian squad knows quite well what’s at stake in this next final. Enrique expressed confidence in his players’ determination, saying, “Everyone will be giving 130 per cent to win this trophy. You have to win a final, you can’t let it slip through your fingers.” His words echo the overall feeling of this team’s thirst for glory and wish to put another piece of silverware in the cabinet.
He told his squad, don’t let the fact that Reims sits near the bottom of the league table fool you. “It doesn’t matter what Reims’ situation is at the moment. We know how to find spaces and points to exploit,” he reiterated.
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