How Luis Enrique eased his grip to keep PSG winning | OneFootball

Luis Enrique has eased his grip to keep Paris Saint-Germain winning, blending conviction with flexibility in pursuit of a historic double. L'Équipe reports that his methods evolved across the campaign while he held firm to a bold target.

On 12 August in Udine, on the eve of a Super Cup win over Tottenham after a 2-2 draw and 4-3 on penalties, he set the season’s tone. He cast the mentality as chasing back-to-back Champions Leagues, stressing the difficulty yet embracing the dream.

He urged PSG to keep surprising opponents after Chelsea had adapted to their counter-press in a 3-0 Club World Cup defeat.

Against Bayern in the semi-finals he folded in selective man marking without abandoning core ideas. He said PSG must first look to themselves, yet adapt in elite ties when the other side have the ball.

He even observed first halves from the Parc des Princes roof, stepping back from touchline micromanagement. He consulted leaders more, asking an attacker to accept a defensive man-marking task, leaving the choice to the player, who accepted and delivered.

He frames this as performance-driven, embracing less control and more unpredictability as he adapts to a younger squad. Monaco assistant Damien Perrinelle, beaten once in four by PSG this season, sees a side in his image, aggressive in transitions, pressing and counter-pressing.

Approaching a second Champions League final with this group, he stays concise, offering one or two clear messages and little on the opponent, so focus remains on essentials.

Source: L'Équipe