Luis Enrique is gearing up for PSG’s biggest game of the season against Arsenal. Does he prefer to meet Barcelona or Inter in the final? He stated the love and desire to support the squad’s goal, above his past loyalties.
PSG is set to face Arsenal this Wednesday in one of the most important matches in their history, and Luis Enrique, their coach, will face one of the most important matches of his career. The former Barcelona coach and former coach of Spain approaches the game confident in the strength of his team, which won 1-0 in the first leg of the semi-finals at the Emirates Stadium. All fans have high expectations!
Luis Enrique confirmed in a press conference that, after training on Monday and Tuesday, Ousmane Dembélé “will be fit tomorrow (Wednesday)” for the return leg against Mikel Arteta’s team. The former Barcelona player scored PSG’s winning goal and was substituted in the 70th minute due to a hamstring strain. The presence of Dembele has proved an extra boost in their stride.
Barcelona vs. Inter? Luis Enrique’s divided loyalties
Furthermore, Luis Enrique was asked if he would prefer Barcelona or Inter in the final, who are playing the other semi-final this Tuesday. “It is evident that I have a past, a past of which I am proud, and the love I have for Barcelona will never disappear. I only want one objective in these semi-finals: for PSG to be in the final. If we are not, we will wish the best to the two teams that arrive.” These feelings will stay with the coach.
Under Luis Enrique’s guidance, Barcelona won their fifth and, so far, last Champions League title in 2014-15, defeating Juventus 3-1 in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, with goals from Ivan Rakitic, Luis Suárez, and Neymar. Will a Champions League come once more? It all relies on Luis’ skills as a coach.
“I really like what this team is doing. The presence with you means so much and I only wish you the best, I know you will find success to play great soccer. We must see what is coming on the next season and see what is to come as well, the future will have something special, we are sure of it!”
