Barely the historic quadruple celebrated, PSG attacks the Club World Cup. At a press conference, Luis Enrique surprised with a strong and unexpected outing on … the Ballon d'Or!
The season of Paris Saint-Germain, already historic with a resounding quadruple (Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions Trophy and Champions League), is not yet finished. This Saturday, on the eve of their entry into the new World Cup of clubs against Atlético de Madrid,
Luis Enrique and his players appeared in front of the press. And if the fatigue of a marathon season could be felt, the speech is unanimous: the ambition and the hunger of titles are intact. The Parisian coach, faithful to himself, took the opportunity to deliver a strong message, mixing apparent disinterest in personal honors and supported support for one of his key players.
“Dembélé deserves the Ballon d'Or, without a doubt”
It was the declaration that marked this press conference. While a journalist asked him about individual awards in general, Luis Enrique first swept the subject with his usual frankness:
“These awards do not interest me in the least. »» But it was to better follow up on his own initiative with a vibrant plea for his winger:
“I always think that Dembélé deserves the Ballon d'Or, without a doubt. »» A powerful media outing that sounds like the official launch of the French international campaign for the Supreme Individual Reward.
Luis Enrique wants to see Ousmane Dembélé win the Ballon d'Or.
After the quadrupled, the ambition of a historic five -capped
This support for his player illustrates the confidence that reigns in the Parisian group. After “marked the story” by winning the Champions League, Luis Enrique assures him: the team is ready to get a fifth trophy. “If you talk about winning trophies (next season), it will be impossible (to do better),” he said, before adding: “There remains this World Cup. It is a very pretty competition. We have the confidence and the ambition to go and get it. »» A feeling shared by Vitinha: “We have won everything, if we can add this title it would be historic. It's a big competition, we want to write the story once again. »»
Maximum confidence but distrust of Atlético
This ambition does not rhyme with excess of confidence. Luis Enrique knows that the first opponent, Atlético de Madrid, is formidable. “We know Atlético well, they have a lot of quality, “He warned. Mutual respect, since Diego Simeone, the coach of
Colchoneroshe himself recognized before the meeting that PSG “Deserved to win” Their last confrontation in the Champions League, praising the quality of the game and the strong conviction instilled by Enrique.
Diapason players: “loans” despite the fatigue
Despite an exhausting season, Parisian players say they are ready for this last challenge.
“It's non -stop, you have to be ready for tomorrow,” insisted Vitinha, recognizing that het “fight fatigue”. A simple and direct message, relayed by Willian Pacho (“We will be ready”) and Achraf Hakimi, who stressed that the team had prepared its subject. “What I saw in training is magnificent,” concluded Luis Enrique, visibly satisfied with the involvement of his group to the end. PSG arrives at this club World Cup with the status of European champion, and a hunger of wolf.
