Decisive match for PSG against Seattle, Luis Enrique confident: “The team is in a good moment.” A win secures qualification. Ousmane Dembélé has participated in the last collective training sessions.
On the eve of their final group match in the Club World Cup against the Seattle Sounders, PSG are playing for their place in the round of 16. Present at a press conference in Seattle this Sunday, Luis Enrique appeared calm and determined.
“We are arriving at the best moment of the competition. We have to win to advance, and that’s a motivation”, affirmed the Spanish coach. Despite the defeat against Botafogo, he remains confident: “We didn’t deserve to lose that match against Botafogo. Football is like that…”
According to him, the team’s spirit is good: “I think the team is in a good moment; it has its usual mentality.” He notably praised the latest sessions: “We had three perfect training sessions, with intensity. I think we are ready.”
Offensive efficiency remains a major area of focus: “We can improve our efficiency or the way we finish actions.”
Regarding Ousmane Dembele, who remains uncertain, he is cautious: “He has participated in training with the team this week. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow. I don’t like taking risks with players.”
Luis Enrique is wary about Seattle: “They are a team that works very well, that plays with intensity. All the conditions are there for a great match.”
He concluded by underlining the importance of the occasion: “It’s normal to be playing for qualification in the third match. You can be eliminated; you have to show your ability to manage this type of match.”