On September 21 at 20:45 CEST, PSG defeated Marseille 2-1 in Ligue 1 Matchday 5. Following the match, PSG manager Luis Enrique attended a press conference.

How did you assess the match?

Enrique said: "At the Stade Vélodrome in a Clásico, we faced what we typically encounter there. The opening minutes were difficult. We tried to control the match, and I think we dominated the first half. We gave the opposition some chances, but we didn't create many clear opportunities ourselves. They defended well and played well. That's why it was a difficult match.

We started the second half very well and created many chances, I think. There were some good opportunities. But the problem was that we couldn't convert those good chances into goals. When we scored, they equalized immediately, which made the match even more difficult. However, we achieved our objective and secured three points. The most important thing is to make the fans happy. Winning a Clásico is the best way to do that," he said.

The team showed completely different performances in the first and second halves. What did you tell the players at halftime to boost their morale?

Enrique said: "I don't remember exactly what I said at halftime. But there was clearly a significant difference in performance between the two teams. The difference was that Marseille pressed well in the first half and made the match difficult. Additionally, it's normal for the first half to be more challenging. That's because the opposing players have more energy. Players are always in better physical condition at the start of the match.

This is very common and normal. If you compare the chances created in the first and second halves, generally we created more opportunities in the second half. Especially when facing a team like ours, the match becomes more difficult because the opposition uses up a lot of physical energy in the first half. In the second half, there's more space on the pitch and we took advantage of that. I think we deserved to win this match, especially in the second half in terms of performance," he said.

Fayçal Fajr is gradually becoming famous in France. Previously, he wasn't a well-known player. Are you surprised by how quickly he has adapted to France and Ligue 1? In any case, he seems to score every time he plays.

Enrique said: "I'm very pleased with all the players we brought in. That's because each of them brings something important to the team. I believe we need these new players, especially someone like Fayçal Fajr, if we want to continue improving as a team.

He's currently performing impressively and is particularly excellent at breaking through from midfield. He's a player who understands how to use space. He's always moving and looking for opportunities.

Our midfielders—Beraldo, Fabián Ruiz, Neves, Vitinha, and Zaïre-Emery—have excellent passing and quality. When you have midfielders like that in a team and combine them with a player who can break through like Fajr, it undoubtedly helps enormously. He's currently performing at a very high level and we're very happy to have him," he said.

Hakimi was not included in the squad. Until the last moment, no one knew whether he would play or not. However, he has been called up by Morocco's national team. What decision have you made with the national team? Will he go to join the national team, or will he rest with the club? How will you coordinate with the national team's medical staff?

Enrique said: "That's not my decision. I haven't made any decision yet. I fully trust Hakimi. He won't be available for the next international match. I believe he is suspended. (Editor's note: This actually refers to a match ban, which Hakimi is serving.) That's how it is.

We're in contact with Morocco's national team to understand his physical condition. We know how important it is for a player to represent his national team. We're happy he can join the national team. We don't want to take any risks. That's because our main priority is to ensure the player's physical health. However, we will coordinate with the national team's medical staff just as we do with all our players," he said.

Marseille is currently in second-to-last place in the league. Does their performance raise questions about the entire level of Ligue 1?

Enrique said: "This is quite a special period for Marseille, especially if you consider their performance at the start of the season. However, I think they have a very good and experienced manager. He will help the team perform better. I'm confident about that. Yes, this is football. When you play at this high level or manage a team at this level, the situation is always difficult. There's always pressure. But I'm confident that under Bruno Genesio, they will definitely improve," he said.

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