Nice v PSG: Luis Enrique on tactics, injuries, penalties and Dro | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain secured a 0-4 victory against Nice (video highlights Nice/PSG) this Saturday at the Allianz Riviera as part of the 27th matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026. After the match, Parisian coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference.

Luis Enrique: “It was a very pleasant surprise.”

Can you explain your tactical choices regarding Nuno Mendes and Lucas Beraldo?

“I think we clearly showed the type of team we are. Nuno played as a winger, but he had the freedom to play between the lines. He can play as a number 9. Beraldo, for his part, showed he has the technical ability to play as a midfielder. I’m delighted, it was a very pleasant surprise.

We’re showing that we’re looking to improve our players and the team. We want to have players who help the team. I’m happy with Beraldo, with Lucas Hernandez. I’m pleased with Dro. He showed his ability to get into the box. I’m happy with all these things.”

Do you have any news regarding Mayulu and Kang-In Lee?

“You saw the knock Lee took to his ankle. I hope it’s nothing serious. For Senny, we’ll have to wait until tomorrow, because we don’t know if it’s just a knock or a muscle problem.”

Luis Enrique: “We trust all our penalty takers.”

Why did this Nice team cause you problems in the first half?

“Every match presents difficulties and every time we play here, it’s tough. Especially when you play after a Champions League match, it’s hard to find motivation. But from the first minute, we controlled the match, we created clear chances. These are three important points because Lens keeps improving their level. It will be tough until the last match.”

Will Nuno Mendes become the number one penalty taker?

“I’m lucky to have many penalty takers. We have shown our ability to perform in penalty shootouts. It’s Marquinhos or Vitinha who decide who takes the penalty. It depends on the match, on confidence. We trust all our penalty takers. Today it was Nuno, next time it might be Vitinha, Doué, Kvara, Dembélé. Many players can take penalties.”

Luis Enrique: “It’s very easy for him to adapt to our football.”

How do you assess Dro Fernandez’s debut?

“I’m not surprised because I know him very well. He’s only 18, he’s improving, making a name for himself. But it’s very easy for him to adapt to our football. He can play in midfield next to the defense. I think his best quality is his ability to make runs into the box to score goals, because he has technical quality.”

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