Beijing Time (CEST) Saturday, August 29 at 02:45. Ligue 1 Round 2, Paris Saint-Germain will visit OSC Lille. Before the match, Enrique held a press conference.

On the start of Ligue 1 season

"We're starting the Ligue 1 season with very limited time due to the French Super Cup. At the same time, we have time to prepare for these five matches, most of which are away games. This is a good period to communicate with the new players and discuss what we need to improve in a calm atmosphere."

On away matches

"There are no easy away matches. This is a good situation because we can try different things that we'll prepare for the Champions League and the future. These matches have special motivation."

On PSG's early season shortcomings

"I remember what I said last year at this time. After starting the season with just three or four training sessions, this year is slightly different. We have more time to prepare, but the current technical level remains the same. At this stage, we still lack many things, but other teams do too. There's nothing to worry about."

On O. Dembélé's rest

"It's similar to last year. We give players time to recover. Over the past three years, O. Dembélé, A. Hakimi, and K. Mbappé have all had this kind of rest management.

"I admire O. Dembélé greatly. He's a very important player. During the summer, he worked hard during his break to play in the French Super Cup final. He is, has been, and will be an important player for us in the future.

"He made the right decision this week. It's not a big deal. I'm very confident we're on the right path. There will always be different voices around Paris Saint-Germain, no matter what we decide. Players are familiar with my management style. In the future, we will try to reach the level we achieved in the past."

On Bradley Barcola and the possibility of a move to Liverpool

"Bradley Barcola remains a player for Paris Saint-Germain."

On the importance of "disconnecting" (limiting mobile phone use to a maximum of one hour per day – Paris reinforced electronic device rules at the training center)

"This is very important. For players who have less rest time because they participated in the World Cup, I'm always willing to give them a few days off. The important thing is to disconnect. Like Ousmane, he worked hard to return to the team, and after playing two finals, it's very important to give him rest. He's a true leader on the field."

On OSC Lille coach David Ancelotti

"Everyone knows him. In recent years, he's played a very important role alongside Carlo Ancelotti. I like what he showed on the bench, and I appreciate his insights when he talks about his father. From what I've seen and the way he coached as assistant at Real Madrid, he's very intelligent. He's an excellent coach, and at OSC Lille, he'll have the opportunity to show his full potential. It's very exciting to play against him. I can hardly wait for this match."

Enrique: "I have the same enthusiasm as day one"

"Winning titles is important, but the process is equally important. What truly makes us proud is playing well in every match. This season, you might lose or you might win. Both scenarios will happen, but what matters is how you face victory and defeat.

"This will be my third year coaching the same club (note: he took the position in 2023), but I still have the same enthusiasm as day one. I feel the trust from the club's management, the team, and the fans. I hope this journey continues for a long time."

On the Champions League draw: he won't watch it

"Superstition? Superstition is for Argentines and Italians! I can't say anything bad about the Champions League. I'm joking, but I'll actually do this – go cycling during the draw. I don't think I'll watch it.

"We'll leave everything to the most trustworthy people, because Olivier Gagnard and Luis Campos will be there. I'll go cycling casually with Waking Valdés and check who we drew when I get home. However, if we can repeat the results of the past two years, I'd be very happy."

On squad depth

"You like to classify players – who's the starter, who's the backup – but to win a title, you need a squad. We won because players like Lee Kang-in, Gonzalo Ramos, and Bradley Barcola played very important roles. You can't do anything with just 11 players. If their performance is better than the usual starters, there's no problem for us. I need 23 players to win a title."

On the importance of set pieces

"When I started as Paris coach, you used to ask me about set pieces, and then no one asked anymore. But if you ask this question again today, that's great because now we're one of the best teams in Europe at set pieces – both in attack and defense. We're in the top five in Europe, and in France, last season our set-piece performance was the best, which data can prove. We discussed this again this week and made improvements, particularly Rafael Paullé, who has done excellent work."

On the importance of finishing

"This is a team sport. Without the goalkeeper initiating the attack, without the full-backs, without the midfielders joining in, the team can't function properly. The hardest part is finishing. But whether an attack is completed depends on many factors. Every player needs to work hard for success."

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