Marquinhos hails Luis Enrique and his relentless drive | OneFootball

Marquinhos (31 years old), captain and central defender of Paris Saint-Germain, opened up in Le Parisien about his daily life under Luis Enrique. He describes a "very strong" coach, attentive to every detail and who pushes his team to stay focused at all times. The Brazilian also reflected on the atmosphere in the Parisian locker room and the evolution of the club.

Marquinhos "He makes us work on our mentality and gets us used to not stopping playing"

Marquinhos "The coach doesn't like us to dwell on individuals"

Marquinhos "When Ibra got angry, it was something!"

Marquinhos' testimony primarily illustrates the strong relationship that is developing between the Parisian captain and Luis Enrique. After eleven seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, the Brazilian defender has become a true legend of the club, a guarantor of identity and seriousness in the locker room. Opposite him, a coach recognized for his convictions and his ability to impose a clear collective project.

This meeting is timely: Marquinhos, who has known several generations of coaches at PSG, seems to find in Luis Enrique the ideal ally to extend his role as leader. The Spaniard brings a total requirement, both physical, tactical and mental, which fits perfectly with the captain's desire to pull the group upwards. One embodies continuity and loyalty to the club, the other innovation and method. Together, they form an alliance capable of transforming Paris Saint-Germain into a fully coherent and competitive team over time. We hope that the union between the two will bring many more titles and joy to Parisian supporters.

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