PSG v Newcastle: Luis Enrique on verdict, Safonov, Kvaratskhelia | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 against Newcastle (PSG/Newcastle video summary) this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes as part of the 8th matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League. After this match, Parisian coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference.

Enrique "I have nothing to reproach my players for"

How do you analyze this result?

"It was a very good first half. We started positively. We missed a penalty but created opportunities. The equalizer just before halftime hurt. Physically, Newcastle is strong. We knew this before the match.

We deserved to win, not by a large margin, but just a little more. We face very different teams in Ligue 1. I have nothing to reproach my players for, even if some did not perform as usual. I don't see anyone more favored than us in the competition."

You are weaker than last season during your weak moments, how do you explain this?

"It's the schedule, the group we had. We are ready for the playoffs, that's clear. We need to improve, okay. But we are losing another important player."

Enrique "We deserved to win against Newcastle."

How do you explain the recent results in the Champions League?

"We can be better, achieve better results. But we are here, we are ready. We'll see who we play against, Monaco or Qarabag. I am very demanding with my team. We need to analyze who we will face. We had 13 points before the last match. We deserved to win against Newcastle. The defeat in Lisbon was undeserved."

Has Safonov become the number one goalkeeper?

"I can't say anything. When you see my decisions, it will be very clear to everyone. I don't know if there will be a rotation for the goalkeepers. I am an open coach who asks his players to be ready at any moment. I don't know what I will do next."

What is Khvicha Kvaratshkelia suffering from?

It's the ankle. It's complicated. I hope I'm wrong and have good news tomorrow (this Thursday).

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