Toulouse v PSG: Luis Enrique on Champions League, break, TFC | OneFootball

Luis Enrique, coach of Paris Saint-Germain (3rd), was at a press conference this Friday before facing Toulouse (2nd) at the Stadium tomorrow (kick-off at 9:05 pm, broadcast on Ligue1+) as part of the 3rd day of Ligue 1 2025-2026. On the sidelines of this event, the Spaniard also spoke on PSG TV. He discussed the draw for the league phase of the 2025-2026 Champions League, the international break starting next week, and tomorrow's opponent.

Luis Enrique "Teams don't have the same schedule, it's a bit weird."

The Champions League draw, what's your opinion?

I don't know if I should be honest or not (smile). It's tough, with this new competition, there are difficult situations to manage. Teams don't have the same schedule, it's a bit weird. But, at the same time, it's the competition that all teams want to win. We are the reigning champions, it's a great motivation to get started.

Luis Enrique "The most important thing for me is to give the players the necessary mental rest."

How to manage the international break starting Monday?

In my opinion, the most important thing for me is to give the players the necessary mental rest when they return. It will be another long season, with the World Cup. It's very important to have physical and mental recovery to face the challenges. It's tough, the schedule is tight.

Luis Enrique "Everyone thinks they can defend better like this, I understand."

Toulouse more offensive than last year?

Only if we lead and they have to change the result. We are used to it, it's been the constant for 2 years. Everyone thinks they can defend better like this, I understand. We are used to playing against low blocks. It will be away and tough, but we are happy to have this challenge and we want to win.

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