Luis Enrique offered insights into the PSG squad ahead of the match against Newcastle in the Champions League.
**Newcastle Back in the UCL:** « It’s a competition that doesn’t reward consistency. There are group stages, but after that, it’s unpredictable. No one in Europe or the world will say that Newcastle isn’t favored like the others. They are a rival that no one wanted from pot 4 considering what they did last season. The atmosphere in Newcastle will be hostile but extraordinary. I’m looking forward to this match, and I’m even a bit jealous of my players who will experience such an atmosphere on Wednesday. »
**Donnarumma:** « All goalkeepers in the world will suffer from being put under pressure by a team like Newcastle. Not just Gigio Donnarumma, all goalkeepers. We work on it every week, and we will play with our style of play this Wednesday. »
**Ugarte:** « There’s team-building work. Building a team isn’t about playing the same players every minute of every match. It’s easy to say afterward that Ugarte should have played against Clermont. That’s not how you build a team. We have to make decisions that people won’t always understand. I’m trying to create a group with 23 starters, not just 11. »
**Mbappé:** « Yes (I feel him at 100%) » and Dembélé. « I genuinely think it’s very good. He can play on both sides or in the center. He can make a difference; he has mostly played on the right, creating a lot of danger. He’s very fast. He’s adapting well, and I’m certain he will score goals this season and contribute even more with assists. He’s progressing well, but there’s still room for improvement. »
Luis Enrique seems prepared for the challenge presented by Newcastle and has confidence in his squad, including the fitness of Mbappé and the capabilities of Dembélé.
