Mbappé starting, possible rotation, key to the match: Luis Enrique’s press conference before PSG-Real Sociedad

Luis Enrique, the PSG coach, held a press conference before the Champions League round of 16.

Impossible Turnover? “No, I believe it’s the best time for rotation because I think very few players don’t think they have an option to play. Everyone is convinced they can start. My goal is for each player to be convinced they can help the team. It’s a handicap to have to choose, but it’s a positive dynamic.”

Who in midfield? “I believe that in a team sport, especially football, thinking that it’s on one line that you will win is a mistake. When we have the ball, we are eleven attackers, when we don’t have the ball, we are eleven defenders, you can see it with my team. It’s the guarantee of a very good mindset.”

Mbappé will play. “I believe that when a team has a player of Kylian Mbappé’s caliber, the only thing to understand is that the more he plays, the better it is for the team. He could have played four days ago, but the risk was not necessary.”

PSG not necessarily favorites. “It’s very simple. We need to take the ball from them as quickly as possible and try not to lose it. Let’s not forget that Real is one of the teams that has conceded the fewest goals, they are an opponent that doesn’t give gifts, their pressing is aggressive. They are one of the best teams in the competition. They have a very high level, that’s obvious. No matter if I proclaim that we are favorites, we will have to demonstrate it.”