In this round of Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain won big against Montpellier with a score of 6-0. After the match, Enrique gave an interview to the media. He expressed passionately that his goal in coming to Paris was to make history.
Talking about the game, Enrique couldn’t hide his excitement: “This was simply a feast of attack and defense, wasn’t it? Yes, everything tonight was perfect. This was our reunion night with the fans at Parc des Princes. Both the sharpness of our attacks and the solidity of our defense demonstrated extremely high standards. We haven’t played an official match for a long time, but tonight, everything came back.”
Regarding the team’s overall performance, Enrique gave high praise: “Tonight, you didn’t see one star shining, but sixteen stars. We achieved excellence on both offense and defense, this is the perfection I strive for.”
He particularly emphasized the importance of team spirit: “I have always tried to convey my coaching philosophy and insights to everyone, including our fans. We have a roster of high caliber, and what I need to do now is how to maximize their potential. Although the season has just begun, I believe that as long as we maintain this momentum, by the end of the season, we will surely witness the team’s leap. I thoroughly enjoy working with this complete, versatile, and spirited team because our shared goal is to create history.”
Looking back on last season, Enrique said: “Our performance last season was excellent, and I am very satisfied with it. Now we have played two matches, and from the start, everything has gone smoothly. I believe no one can deny our outstanding performance in all matches last season.”
On the topic of the transfer market, Enrique was quite cautious: “As for players not in our squad, I will not comment for the time being.”
Speaking about the team’s competitiveness, Enrique was full of confidence: “The result of one match cannot determine our mindset. Our goal is to give our all in every competition we participate in and strive for victory. No one in French football has accomplished such a feat yet. But we won’t be complacent due to victories in two matches, nor should we criticize our performance last season, which was outstanding.”
Regarding the performance of young player Balkola, Enrique gave ample affirmation and encouragement: “Although he didn’t get much playing time in the Euros, this shouldn’t be the sole criterion for evaluating him. Since he joined us, I’ve been paying close attention to his growth and progress. He possesses astonishing speed and excellent defensive skills. More importantly, he has a strong desire to win and a hunger to become a better player. I believe he will contribute more to the club in the future.”
Enrique also highly praised the performances of new signings like Joao Neves: “Judging from their performances since joining the team, I think they have integrated well into our tactical system. They are not only technically proficient and adaptable but can also play multiple positions. Their arrival undoubtedly adds more vitality and strength to our lineup.”
At the same time, he also affirmed the improvement in the team’s defense: “I think we did quite well in pressing after conceding goals last season, but this year we have improved even further in this aspect. The players are not only more actively involved in defense but also enjoy doing so. This clear sense of purpose and team spirit allows us to control the rhythm of the game better.”