Luis Enrique: 'We know how important this match is' | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique spoke to PSG TV and the assembled media ahead of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off first leg away to Stade Brestois 29, this Tuesday 11 February at 18:45 CET at the Stade de Roudourou. Here's what he had to say:

The opponent

“Matches against Brest are always difficult, whether at home or away. They are team capable of scoring two goals in two minutes. They are a well-built squad who are very good on crosses and second phase balls.

“We will have to be extremely focused and disciplined for the full 90 minutes, in both halves of the field. For our part, we need to improve in all aspects of the game, especially in defence. Ludovic Ajorque is very good at holding up the ball, Romain Del Castillo is a constant threat… They are a team that can cut their opponents in two, that can play short and long. That’s why they are a dangerous opponent.”

brest's UCL RESULTS

“Without a doubt, Brest were one of the best teams in France last season, and they were rewarded with this Champions League qualification. Since the start of this European campaign they have achieved very impressive results. I congratulate this Brest team and their coach for their standard of play.”

objectiVE IN THE FIRST LEG

“We are all aware of the importance of tomorrow’s match. It’s true that we are favourites, but football doesn’t always reward the team that plays the best football. We is no over-confidence, we know that Brest are very capable of getting a result against us. At this stage of the competition, everything is at stake in just two 90-minute matches. Are only objective tomorrow is victory.”

Ousmane Dembélé

“I am and always will be someone who defends the most technical players like Ousmane Dembélé. What is most surprising is his ability to always be in the right place in the penalty box. We have all seen his statistics, which are very impressive. But I would also like to highlight all the good work done by the players around Ousmane. We all know his qualities on the wing and now we are discovering his qualities in the middle. And we are delighted about that.”

Development of young players in the squad

“I think when we talk about development, it’s better to talk about the team as a whole. I think a lot of young players in the squad are developing very positively.”

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