PSG/Aston Villa – Luis Enrique pays glowing tribute to Emery

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·8 August 2026

PSG/Aston Villa – Luis Enrique pays glowing tribute to Emery

Luis Enrique did not hide his admiration for Unai Emery when speaking about their upcoming reunion. Speaking to UEFA, the Paris Saint-Germain manager gave extensive praise to the Spanish coach’s journey, work, and qualities, with whom he has built a relationship over the course of their many encounters.

Enrique: “He is absolutely part of the world elite of coaches”

“Unai Emery and I have shared many things in the world of football, and it would be great to relive that. He is absolutely part of the world elite of coaches. He has won a huge number of trophies and has immense experience. In the end, every coach has his own style and his own way of managing his squad.”

Luis Enrique’s words above all reflect the esteem he has for a coach whose European career speaks for itself. The two Spaniards embody different approaches to the profession, but they share tactical demands and an ability to help their teams improve at the highest level. For PSG, this reunion promises to be a genuine battle of the benches, where adjustments and reading the game could carry significant weight.

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Enrique: “It is a pleasure to know that we are going to face one of the coaches with the finest European careers”

“Emery is an expert at optimizing the performances of his players. How does he do it? I think that is very closely linked to each person’s philosophy. We built our friendship through our duels. It is a pleasure to know that we are going to face one of the coaches with the finest European careers. He is a very meticulous coach in his work. Aston Villa have improved under Emery.”

Beyond the personal respect, Luis Enrique insists on one of Emery’s great strengths: his ability to get so much out of his squads. The work done at Aston Villa has only strengthened that reputation. Against such a meticulous coach, PSG know they will probably have to respond to several different scenarios during the match. It is a particularly appealing clash between two managers capable of profoundly changing the face of their team.

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