Paris Saint-Germain coach, Luis Enriquedownplayed the fact that his team would have to go through the playoffs in Champions Leaguesomething that he attributed to the high level of his group’s rivals, but he guaranteed that he doesn’t see another team more favorite than his to renew the title.
“We knew that being outside the top eight was a possibility, the Newcastle They are a great defensive rival, they play something different to us. But I have nothing to object to my team. The desire is there and we already know the long road. I don’t see anyone more favorite than us”, said the coach, who will face Monaco or to Karabagh for a place in the second round.
The coach assured that, despite the 1-1 draw against Newcastle, his team was “a little superior” and “deserved to win” and ruled out that there had been a decline despite not having managed to win in the last three games of the season. Champions Leaguetwo draws and one defeat. “Of course we can play better, have better results, but we are always ready to compete. I am demanding with my team, we can improve many things, but we have to value what we achieved against very difficult rivals”, he stated.
About replacing the goalkeeper Lucas Cavaleiro He stated that he requires his players to always be prepared and did not clarify whether it was a one-time punishment or a long-term decision. He also did not assess the extent of the injury. Kvarataskheliawho retired with a sore ankle: “It doesn’t look good, but I hope I’m wrong.”
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Newcastle coach, Eddie HoweFor his part, he congratulated himself on his team’s performance “against one of the best on the continent”, although he regretted having been left out of the top eight, which, he said, was his objective. He also complained about the refereeing, who did not award a penalty in his favor for the handball, similar to the one he scored in favor of PSG and which he failed. Dembele.
