Luis Enrique lauds PSG's new superstar following match against Marseille

PSG coach Luis Enrique expressed satisfaction with the result and emphasized the importance of this victory for the team's supporters. He acknowledged that playing in a special atmosphere like the Velodrome, with immense pressure and against an undefeated home team, made the win even more valuable.

Paris Saint-Germain secured a crucial victory in Le Classique against Olympique de Marseille this Sunday. Despite playing with ten men for over half of the match, PSG prevailed 2-0 at the Velodrome. This triumph brings PSG closer to their 12th French championship title.

In the post-match press conference, Luis Enrique avoided commenting on the refereeing decisions, including Beraldo's expulsion. He preferred not to judge and instead focused on his team's performance.

The coach also analyzed his players' performance during the game. He admitted that in the first half, PSG did not play at their usual level and made technical errors that limited goal-scoring opportunities. However, in the second half, he praised the solidarity and attitude of the players, especially those who came off the bench.

Luis Enrique lauds Vitinha following match against Marseille

Regarding the tactics used, Luis Enrique explained his decision to position Dembele in a more central role. He argued that the intention was to surprise the opponent and maintain unpredictability in PSG's gameplay.

Finally, Luis Enrique praised Vitinha's performance, highlighting his adaptability to the team's playing style and his quality as a midfielder. He expressed hope that the player would continue to progress and contribute to PSG's success in the future.

"He is a quality player, perfect for my style of play. He fits our possession-based style; I don't like it when we lose the ball. He has all the qualities one can desire in a midfielder," commented Luis Enrique.