Lyon-PSG (2-3): “The team grew up in character”, appreciates Luis Enrique

In slow motion in the first period, Lyon-PSG got worse after the break with 5 goals, but too clear a difference between Paris and Lyon so that the good finals of OL do not jost the reigning French champion (2- 3). With an Achraf Hakimi, double scorer, the capital’s club goes to a 13th title in Ligue 1, the fourth in a row. His coach Luis Enrique was at a press conference after this shock.

What do you remember from this match?

Luis Enrique. First of all, we made a very good first period against an OL folded which sought not to collect goals. Then there were two or three clear opportunities for us and none for them. The second period was more intense on our part, and we scored two goals. There were two important moments: we pushed when we had the advantage. When you play too much with your heart, you stop playing with your head. It would have been necessary to control, stop accelerating as much. Lyon has risked everything to avoid losing. The match was complicated at the end, and the last five minutes were quite crazy. We defended by accumulation, and it is not the best way to defend. I didn’t like it.

Why does Paris succeed as well its second periods?

To be able to differentiate in second, you must first do a great first period. You have to use the opponent, with and without balloon. By pressing a lot. We use a lot even if there is no goal in the first period. In the first period, we had 2 expected goals against 0.08 in Lyon.

“Since the first day, we play everything for the attack”

What does the construction of your goals inspire?

Since the first day, we have been playing everything for the attack. We have this intention to offer titles and victories to the supporters but also the way. There is no calculation anywhere. The team grew up in terms of personality and character.

Are you worried about Fabian Ruiz?

It’s a big blow. He was able to resume. We hope there is no injury after this blow.

To the same extent as for other players, we are looking for the best possible form for everyone. It is still growing, it is still in the adaptation phase. It is not entirely 100 %. We are looking for the team solution to have the best competitiveness in all matches.

Were you angry with Achraf Hakimi after his yellow card?

(In French) Good evening!