Vitinha on how Luis Enrique has transformed his game at PSG

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·8 décembre 2025

Vitinha on how Luis Enrique has transformed his game at PSG

Vitinha, 25 years old, midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, opened up to La Gazzetta dello Sport to discuss his development and the importance of the work imposed by Luis Enrique. The Portuguese player emphasizes the daily rigor at PSG and his desire to help the team, particularly through his passing ability, which he has honed since childhood.

ℹ️🔴🔵 « Ma progression depuis deux ans ? J'ai travaillé dur, j'ai eu un peu de chance et j'ai pu compter sur des personnes importantes, tant sur le plan personnel que sportif. » 🤝 « À commencer par Luis Enrique, qui a sans doute eu l'influence la plus déterminante sur ma
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ℹ️🔴🔵 « Luis Enrique ne fait aucune concession à l'entraînement ? C'est vrai, il est un peu pénible (rires), mais j'aime ça comme ça, car on ne peut que progresser. » 📈 « C'est un excellent entraîneur, non seulement sur le plan technique et tactique, mais aussi humain, ce qui
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Vitinha "I worked hard"

"My progress over the past two years? I worked hard, had a bit of luck, and was able to rely on important people, both personally and in sports. Starting with Luis Enrique, who undoubtedly had the most decisive influence on my career. One of the best midfielders in the world? I'm going through a positive period, but I don't forget that a season also has difficult moments and that criticism is inevitable. For me, however, the important thing is to stay as strong as possible to help the team. At PSG, every match is important. We don't distinguish between league matches, Champions League, or the French Cup, where a defeat means elimination."

Vitinha "It's true, he's a bit demanding"

"Luis Enrique makes no concessions in training? It's true, he's a bit demanding (laughs), but I like it that way, because you can only improve. He's an excellent coach, not only technically and tactically, but also on a human level, which makes all the difference at this level. My decisive passes? It's something I've worked on since I started playing football at six years old. It's one of my characteristics. I may not have many other qualities, but passing is something I master."

In this interview, Vitinha, 25, mainly describes an environment where constant demand has become his fuel. The relationship with Luis Enrique, 54, appears as the major support point of this progression: an uncompromising but deeply human coach, who pushes everyone beyond their comfort zone. The Portuguese player doesn't seek to show off; he almost modestly reminds that passing, this technical signature he has refined since the age of six, remains his true treasure.

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The rest, he says, is built through effort, discipline, and acceptance of more challenging periods. He emphasizes that for Paris Saint-Germain, every competition requires the same intensity, as a way to summarize the culture the coach has instilled: work, repeat, and never believe that any meeting is insignificant. A mentality that explains his consistency over the past two seasons.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.