THE Paris Saint Germainn on Wednesday (10/04, 22:00) he will face the Barcelonafor his quarterfinals Champions League.
THE Luis Enrique spoke ahead of the match, making some… caustic statements about him Xavi.
What he said in detail:
On how he sees Mbappe: “I think you’re asking me an individual question and I’m speaking in general, we’re in a great moment and center comes at the best time for us. I hope the ambition trumps the pressure, we have no pressure. From the beginning I said that I saw a lot of anxiety and the burden of responsibility and that has disappeared and there is an excitement and an excessive ambition and there is a great desire to play against a great Barca.”
On the advantages of knowing one’s opponent well: “I don’t know coach Xavi, only the player, I know him as another fan. I know the club very well, but I don’t know if it is an advantage or a disadvantage. It’s a special game for me.”
On how he sees Barcelona: “It’s a different game for me, I also faced Barca with Sporting and I scored a goal. At the end of the day, you are a professional. It is obvious that I have a complete love affair with Barca, but I am convinced that I can give Paris Saint-Germain titles.
I’m not going to tell you the weak point, he’s on a good streak, with experience. It’s a complicated matchup and there’s also a rivalry that I hope is healthy and turns out to be a great show. Let’s see two good football games.”
On who represents Barcelona football better himself or Xavi: “Without a doubt, me. See the data and headlines. No doubt, although there will be people who will think otherwise”
On the similarities between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona: “We are two teams with the same idea. We are aggressive and want to win the ball back quickly. This is our goal. We hope to be better than them.”
On whether he sees his team as favourites: “Even if I don’t accept it, there will be people who will think about it. I do not care. When the ball starts rolling is what matters. Whoever is more aggressive and efficient will have a better chance. Let’s put me in the role of favorite.”
Source: Sport Fm
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