Zero goals in Munich, one against Nantes and zero again against Auxerre this Friday evening (0-0). PSG is in full offensive slowdown while Luis Enrique has finally decided to play with a number 9, Gonçalo Ramos having started in the last two league outings. After this 0-0 at Auxerre marked by the helplessness of his players in the opposing area, the Spanish coach of Paris came to deliver his analysis at a press conference.
What is your analysis of the meeting?
LUIS HENRY. She is positive. The result does not reflect what we saw on the ground. We played against the second team at home. Auxerre were dangerous after the break but we improved our pace in the second half and had more chances. I have nothing to reproach my players, they insisted and insisted again. They had a good match.
“It’s not a mental problem”
The goals-chances ratio has not been good since the start of the season. Do you insist on this?
If we analyze all the matches, we have exceptional figures. There is this halo of negativity around the club that I don’t really understand. Finishing better is a clear objective. The Auxerre goalkeeper was very good. I don’t have a magic formula. We are required to generate more opportunities and make them happen. Auxerre had few chances, which is a good sign. You have to gain confidence, yes.
Is it a mental problem?
It’s true that we can improve, that’s clear. It’s not a mental problem. We are the team that scores the most in Ligue 1. In the Champions League, it’s different. I am confident that we will score on Tuesday in Salzburg. I would criticize the players if they were not motivated. But they give everything. They are the first to want to score goals. It’s in their interest.
Why this change of face in the second half?
I have no criticism to make against my team. The instructions were the same since the start of the match. The team’s good work is seen when the opponent responds. Auxerre struggled as the match progressed. The first 25 minutes of the second half were very good.
Is the team having doubts?
I have zero doubts. The doubts are you. It’s like a fish’s memory after a lost point in tennis: you forget the last point and look ahead. Salzburg, if I paid attention to the pressure on us, we would throw ourselves out of the window! We’re going to give everything in Austria even if we don’t have a net.
What were the reasons for the tactical adjustments with Warren Zaire-Emery lower and Fabian Ruiz higher?
It depends on the profile of the players. It’s about balancing the team to leave little space for the rival team.