According to reports, Paris Saint-Germain can make history tomorrow by becoming the first team to go 39 consecutive away matches unbeaten. This streak began in February 2023 after a loss to Monaco, and since then, PSG has been relentless away from the Parc des Princes. Luis Enrique spoke to the media ahead of the postponed Week 28 match against Nantes at La Beaujoire Stadium.

He strongly condemned the throwing of an object at the assistant referee during the Saint-Étienne vs. Lyon derby and also discussed other topics.

Throwing an Object at the Assistant Referee in Saint-Étienne: “I wasn’t aware of this incident. I deeply regret such actions and strongly condemn the evil individual who did this. However, this does not represent the behavior of all football fans. Most people come to stadiums to create beautiful moments and watch football. I condemn that individual and hope they are punished.”

Motivation at This Stage of the Season: “Yes, this is a challenge for these weeks, a challenge that we coaches have until the end of the season. Motivating players who have played less is difficult, but I’m sure the players will respond well.”

Set-Pieces Against Arsenal in the Champions League: “We prepare the same way we did for Liverpool. Arsenal is a team with equal or even greater potential than Liverpool. All French teams are strong in set-pieces. I don’t prepare the team based on these features; my goal is to compete in all aspects of the game. Throughout the season, we’ve changed offensive set-pieces to hurt opponents. I think we have a very good level.”

Rotation Policy in Europe: “I don’t have much to say. When necessary, I use a rotation system. In Champions League matches, like all coaches in the world, I choose the best possible lineup to achieve our overall goal, which is competitiveness. Keeping all players engaged is tough. I won’t change my method.”

Player Rotation System: “We consider many factors. It’s more complicated than it seems. A player might play 90 minutes against a defensive team but get tired in the Champions League. We analyze everything. I’m satisfied with our management.”

Ousmane Dembélé’s Frustration After the Villa Park Defeat: “Bravo! That match was full of excessive emotion. It’s important for players to know they must give 100%. Dembélé reacted as he felt, but the team needed understanding because we were superior.”

Lee Kang-in’s Situation: “Yes, we can see him in the position he played on Saturday. He’s exceptional with the ball but has issues without it. My goal is to take players out of their comfort zones. These are key players who help the team in any position, not just one. It’s selfish behavior. I want to discover a player’s full potential because playing in different positions provides useful information for the future. I’m very happy with taking players out of their comfort zones.”

Ego and Selfishness: “We all have selfishness in this room. Being a professional player isn’t easy because you gain fame at a young age and are exposed to the public. Managing social media is hard for players. Not everyone succeeds in a season; there are ups and downs. When things go wrong, they may suffer. Selfishness is important for a player’s professional growth.”

Nuno Mendes: “Analyzing a player based on one mistake isn’t fair. Everyone makes mistakes. He’s like a jet in attack and defense. I love players with this personality.”