PSG v Metz: Luis Enrique praises his players’ mental strength | OneFootball

Luis Enrique, coach of Paris Saint-Germain (2nd), was at a press conference this Friday before facing Metz (18th) at the Parc des Princes tomorrow (kick-off at 9:05 PM, broadcast on Ligue1+) as part of the 23rd day of Ligue 1 2025-2026. Alongside this event, the Spaniard also spoke to PSG TV.

Luis Enrique "we have the resilience that defines us."

What to take away from the victory in Monaco?

It was a match, like the competition, very unique. The way we started, it was incredible to concede 2 goals in the 2 times they overcame the pressure. It was 100% efficiency. I analyzed the match, it was a very good game. With the same mentality, we have the resilience that defines us. We were down 2-0 and missed a penalty, but the team continued to play the same way. There is the incredible support from the fans. In the end, we win the match. It's a shame to score only 3 goals, I think we deserved more, but it's very good.

Luis Enrique "they have an inner strength that I cannot explain."

Is mental strength developed in training, in matches, or daily?

I don't know (smile). If I remember my career, when you start with a 2-0 in the Champions League, you lose 3 or 4 to 0, with a red card, because you can't control the emotion. But the players are incredible, they have an inner strength that I cannot explain.

I remember as a player the frustration that appears in such a match. But these players are different. They are very good people, not just very good players. The mentality is different. I talked to the players about this, it's not normal to experience this.

Metz in difficulty, but who had posed problems in the first leg?

Our situation in the championship is not to be first, we must put pressure and win. It's important and difficult. I don't remember any match against the last team being easy. We have to prepare well. It will be difficult, but it will be at the Parc and we want to prepare well to return to the Champions League in the best conditions.

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