At 03:05 CEST on September 5, PSG will host Monaco in Matchday 3 of Ligue 1. Ahead of the match, PSG manager Enrique attended a press conference. This article is the first part of the press conference.

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Good evening, coach. I'd like to ask, after this transfer window, do you think PSG has become stronger than before?

Clearly, what I can say right now is that I'm satisfied. But after this, we need to understand how long it takes each player to adapt, and what level and standard they can bring to the team. I recall when we entered the second year, everyone had doubts about the players we recruited. But as everyone has seen, the results speak for themselves—we witnessed the true quality they brought to the team.

Clearly, I'm very pleased. I think we bought exactly the players we wanted to buy, which is a very, very important point. When you communicate with these players, observe their facial expressions, see their attitude when you speak with them, and feel their aspirations, longing, and ambition to come to PSG and be part of it, that's truly crucial.

Now, under various financial fair play rules and constraints, you need to know how to sell players, not just buy them. And I think, clearly, both on and off the pitch, we are undoubtedly one of the best teams in Europe. For me, this is very clear and indisputable.

Hello, Coach, after this transfer window closes, when do you expect your team and squad to be 100% ready? When will the players be fully integrated and adapted? Because as you said, this might take time, and we only have two points in Ligue 1 so far. Is this also related to adaptation issues? When do you think PSG will really hit its stride?

That actually depends on many factors I can't control. At this stage of the season, my focus is trying to find and field the best 11 core players for each match, combined with those on the bench. Therefore, I won't worry too much about exactly when, or at what specific point, we'll reach a very high level.

In recent matches, I've seen many very positive things. But it's clear we must continue to improve. Every year, it's highly motivating for our opponents to play against us, and for us, it's very difficult to keep dominating and keep winning.

Hello coach, your opening opponents are Lens, Rennes, Lille, and Monaco—four teams competing in European competitions. From a preparation perspective, does such a challenging start concern you, or is it actually more beneficial for your setup?

But this clearly isn't the easiest start, is it? Clearly, it's quite a demanding schedule, but we must fully accept it and prepare thoroughly. I think, for a team like us, we haven't sold any player who was a starter in the Champions League final, so this is still our original squad.

On that basis, we've recruited some new players—both very young generational talents and some experienced players. I think this is a combination that can bring positive results, but it entirely depends on their actual performance on the pitch. We always remain humble, and we're very clear that before the official season really begins, or more precisely, before the Champions League officially begins, in the first few matches of this season, we will face various difficulties, no different from previous years.

Hello coach, I'd like to return to the topic of Barcola's departure. With his departure, are you concerned the team will lack a player of his type in attack, someone who can frequently push forward and provide strong penetration?

But ultimately, I think everyone has their own place and choices. He wanted to leave because he hoped to get more playing time and have a more important position in the team. I can't unilaterally guarantee this to any player, because they must earn playing time themselves through daily training and actual matches.

He was very important, and he's a player very much loved by his teammates. For everyone, this is quite difficult, because everyone really likes Barcola. He's an exceptional person, and I can only speak positively about him. But at that time, with several years remaining on his contract, he decided to leave, and we accepted and respected it. We wish him all the best—that's professional football. You have to accept it. In the future, it will be quite normal for some players who were once very important to the team to choose to leave, but that's life, that's life, you have to accept it calmly.

Hello coach, I'd like to discuss a player. If he plays tomorrow, or if you field him, he will reach the milestone of 100 appearances for PSG. He is João Neves. I'd like to know your thoughts on his current growth and development? And even if we feel he seems to be at a very high level right now, in what areas do you hope he can make a breakthrough and further improvement in upcoming matches?

He won't play tomorrow, so I don't need to answer this question at all (laughs). Okay, I'm joking! Barring any sudden issues tonight, he will definitely play tomorrow. Tomorrow will be his 6th match for PSG, not his 100th! Let's congratulate him.

Regarding João, what I have to say is the same as what I've said about many PSG players. It's truly enjoyable and delightful to have a player with such excellent individual ability as him. I'm referring to his technical ability as a player, his physical qualities, and the energy he brings to the entire team.

However, if João as a player is already exceptional, then as a person, he's even better. All of this is rooted in his family, and it's very important to have people of such high quality. I'm very happy for him, and I'd like to congratulate him again here.

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