PSG: “The club is above individualities”, comments Luis Enrique, after the announcement of Mbappé’s departure

“I have no information to give you.

(…) I will try to conclude on this subject.

Until the parties concerned have expressed themselves, I will not comment on this subject.

Kylian Mbappé has not spoken publicly, nor has anyone at the club.

For my part, I am the coach.

When the different parties have spoken, I will give you my opinion.

But we continue to work to be a better team every year.

Since I arrived, the team has been above all individuals, no exceptions on this subject.

This is our message.

The club and the team are above individuals.

Again, when the parties involved speak, I will be able to speak as a coach.

The atmosphere at training?

The same as every day before a match.

A normal training session before a normal match.

Fear of an impact on the end of the season?

No.

To be in my place, you need personality and experience, the same goes for the players who play at PSG.

You must know that there are always rumors around the club, they have to be managed, there are criticisms, praise… All this is normal.

The controversy too.

We know it in advance.

Anyone who doesn't like that isn't made for a club like that.

Who will replace him ?

I work every day individually and collectively, with my staff and the sports management, on the present and the future, the near future.

This is our idea, our goal throughout the season, regardless of the decisions that may be made.

It’s the same thing for coaches and sports directors of other clubs in fact.”

“Do you know what position I held before coming here?

Yes you are right, Spain coach.

And I didn't appreciate being spoken to for me.

I will not speak for Didier Deschamps, he will do what is best for his team.

“He’s very good.

He had a small gastric problem which deprived him of the last match but he is available, 100%, he played the Asian Cup without problem and at a good level.

No problem."

“If I noticed it?

No.

If the opponent is better in part of the first period and did not allow us to restart as usual, that has nothing to do with our level.

It's a question of the mentality of the opponent, who was better than us at that moment.

It's the Champions League, it's Real Sociedad.

I initially thought it was worse than it actually was, having rewatched the match.

When hot, I base myself on my emotions, my sensations.

When I analyze the match cold and in more depth, I tell myself that it's normal, it's Real Sociedad, they press and cause us problems.

Looking at the second period, we can be sure that it is not a physical problem, or even concentration.

The opponent also plays and sometimes he does things better than you.

La Real played very well, they made it difficult for us.

But they only had two shots on target (none in fact, one bar, Editor's note).

So if I have to give my analysis with hindsight, we were better than Real Sociedad and more precise at the finish, and that's what makes the decision in matches.

“It will be a totally different match from Wednesday.

Nantes is not in a good dynamic, even if they won their last match.

It's a well-organized team defensively, with a line of five at the back and a lot of players behind the ball, the idea of ​​hurting in transition and on set pieces.

It’s always difficult away from home and because of the motivation of our opponents.”

“This is very good news.

He is not yet available, he needs to train with the team in order to get into rhythm.

He has recovered almost 100%.

But he still needs some physical work.

Still, this is very good news.

He's a very high level player, a fantastic player in his position.

I hope he can enjoy himself after a long period of injury, it's the worst for a player.

His absence has been longer than expected, but the moment is getting closer and closer and I hope it will be as soon as possible, it is very close in any case.