Marseille/PSG, Luis Enrique on issues, positives, Torres, Hakimi | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain won 1-2 against Olympique de Marseille (OM/PSG video highlights) this Sunday at the Stade Vélodrome as part of Matchday 5 of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season. After the match, PSG coach Luis Enrique spoke at the press conference. 

Luis Enrique: “We gave the supporters a great moment with this victory.”

What do you take away from this match?

Nothing different from usual. It was complicated in the opening minutes, and we tried to control the match. We controlled the first half, but we didn’t create many chances. They defended very well.

And in the second half, I think we started brilliantly. We created a lot of chances, the problem is that we missed them. We scored, conceded very quickly, and that’s why it was difficult. But we took the three points. And we gave the supporters a great moment with this victory.

What did you say to them at halftime to shake them up a bit?

I don’t remember what I said. But it’s clear that the difference also came from OM doing a very good defensive job in the first half. It’s normal to have more difficulty in the first half, the opponents are fresher and physically in much better condition.

It’s usual, it’s normal. There are always more chances in the second half. Against a team like ours it’s difficult, because there is a lot of effort in the first half, which creates spaces in the second half because of fatigue.

Luis Enrique: “To keep growing, we needed these signings”

Are you surprised by Ferran Torres’ ability to adapt? 

I’m especially happy with all the players we signed. They bring us very important things. To keep growing, we needed these signings. Ferran Torres is in incredible form. He is very strong with his runs. And when you have players like we do, players who can provide passes, the whole thing is very beneficial. We are very happy.

Are you concerned to see a team like Olympique de Marseille so low in the standings?

It’s a particular moment for OM. But I think they have a coach with a lot of experience. He will help the team improve. It’s very difficult to be the coach of a team at this level. But I think they will improve.

Luis Enrique: “We have a connection with the Moroccan national team”

Hakimi was absent but called up by Morocco, what decision did you make? Is he going to rest? How will you work with their medical staff?

“My decision? No decision. I have complete trust in Hakimi, he cannot play the next international match, he is suspended. And that’s all. We have a connection with the Moroccan national team to know what his condition is, and we know how important it is for players to play with the national team.

I’m happy that he can go and we do not want to take any risks because the first thing we want is the best possible health for the players.

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