Luis Enrique, the Paris Saint-Germain coach, firmly responded to media questions following his team’s defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League. True to his style, the Asturian coach made it clear that external criticism and expectations don’t affect him. With his trademark candor, he declared, “I know this circus well and I accept it,” a statement that reflects his stance on media pressure and the constant opinions surrounding high-profile teams. 

For the Spaniard, criticism is part of a cycle he already masters, and he prefers to focus on improving his team’s performance rather than listening to public opinion. In his view, negative comments tend to zero in on specific moments and often overlook the effort and progress the team has shown in other areas, particularly in Ligue 1. When pressed about potential roster changes, he responded bluntly: “I’m happy with my squad and don’t miss anyone who isn’t here.”

With just days before facing Angers in Ligue 1, Luis Enrique has made it clear that PSG is still in an adjustment phase. He acknowledged that the team has faced a scoring block in the Champions League but remains optimistic, emphasizing consistency as the key to overcoming this hurdle. He is confident that, through strategic changes and rotations in his starting eleven, they can find the effectiveness they’ve been missing in Europe.

Regarding recent signings like Désiré Doué, the coach pointed out that player adaptation is not always immediate, highlighting the young player’s mentality and commitment as key aspects for both the present and future of the team. 

The coach also reflected on the pressure his players face, especially in tournaments like the Champions League. For him, excessive responsibility is one of the causes of the “blockage” the team has experienced. “If you want to win the Champions League with added pressure, that’s not the way,” he stated, indicating that success cannot be built on external expectations.

With a combination of experience and resilience, Luis Enrique appears determined to guide PSG in a project that goes beyond immediate results. For him, the goal is to build a solid team capable of facing challenges with optimism and learning from setbacks without losing focus on their growth.