PSG-Lille (3-0): “To win trophies, we have to improve our defensive level,” warns Luis Enrique

A victory, three goals, all scored by attackers: PSG had a successful evening this Friday at the Parc des Princes, despite some breathing gaps in the first period against Lille, 4th at the kick-off of this 18th day of Ligue 1. Paris temporarily takes the lead in the championship, while waiting for Lens-Auxerre, this Saturday at 5 p.m. After this success, Luis Enrique delivered his analysis at a press conference.

What does Ousmane Dembélé’s second goal inspire you?

LUIS HENRY. It’s a goal that few players can score. This is a goal of PlayStation. When you take all the buttons and do everything at the same time, it gives you this. I hope for more from Ousmane, even if we like all his goals. But above all we like his ability to free up the defensive aspect for the team. We need to improve the whole team in this aspect. Lille overcame our pressure very easily. We were lucky because we scored three goals. But it’s incredible that we didn’t score any in the last match (0-1 defeat against PFC in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France). Lille does not deserve this difference, but I am very happy with the result.

Are doubts cast out?

The second period changed. We pressed very well. This then becomes difficult for the opponent. But our first period is very dangerous. This needs to be improved. The players know it. To win important trophies, we must improve our defensive level. This is what we need to change.

“We must not relax”

What did you change during the break?

We changed our way of pressing. It’s more attention, less time given to the opponent. It’s important to be connected throughout the match. We must not relax. Otherwise we have problems, like in the first half.

Does Ousmane Dembélé deserve different treatment?

For what ? I don’t understand. I don’t think like that.

Are your opponents analyzing you better than before?

You have to be focused and connected from the first minutes. If there is relaxation, if you believe that there is time to win, no! You have to be 100% from the first minute. If we don’t press in good conditions, we have problems.

Are you interested in Dro Fernandez (nugget of Barça who would be in the viewfinder of Paris) ?

I don’t know, I won’t answer.