Dembélé to Start from the Beginning
Luis Enrique Confirms Major News
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique announced in today’s press conference that Ousmane Dembélé has recovered and will be available for tomorrow’s match against Arsenal.
PSG is having an outstanding season. They have already won Ligue 1, reached the French Cup final, and are one match away from the Champions League final. PSG won 1-0 against Arsenal last week and must defend their narrow lead tomorrow.
In recent days, there has been much debate about Dembélé’s injury status, and today Luis Enrique provided clarity.
The Spanish coach appeared at the press conference and answered questions.
Will last year’s semi-final elimination (against Dortmund) help? “No. I don’t use anything specific. The issue is that we must experience this special moment as we have so far. We’ve gotten here because we deserved it, and now we have to play the return leg. The goal is to win this match.”
Enrique on Arteta: “I remember him as a strong-willed character. Mikel was a great player and is now a great coach. I wish him the best, but not for tomorrow’s match.”
Is the midfield the key to success? “I don’t think any line of the team is superior to another. The team is competent enough to succeed in competitions.”
Is Dembélé available? “He has been training with the team for two days. Yes, I have him available tomorrow.”
PSG’s new image, a team with less glamour: “The team has been highly praised for its playing style and behavior in competitions. We are happy about this because in sports, the most important thing is values.”
Enrique on Dembélé’s impact: “I think he has benefited from his experience at various clubs. His time at Barcelona, with a philosophy similar to what we are trying to implement, was very useful for him.”
Which team has a better chance in the other semi-final? “I only have one goal for the final: for Paris Saint-Germain to be there.”
What are the keys to victory in the match? “I don’t know. I think it will be a balanced match. We must perform at the level of the first leg.”
Did you have a turning point this season? “The match against Manchester City was special because we had many problems that we managed to solve. But I always had confidence in advancing.”