Luis Fernandez, the former PSG coach turned consultant, made some surprising statements in the Spanish press.
In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, Luis Fernandez, former player and coach of Paris Saint-Germain, shared some advice with Real Sociedad just hours before the kick-off of the Champions League Round of 16 second leg against PSG.
« I think it was perfectly seen in the last match against Monaco (0-0, Friday night), in Ligue 1. When the opposing team presses a lot and well, PSG’s ball exit can scare them, but it is true that Luis Enrique’s team also has players capable of getting the ball out against this pressure. But if they (the players of Real Sociedad) push as high as possible and quickly… They have to do it quickly, score and put pressure on PSG, which has historically been the most difficult to handle for them in the Champions League… », he advised.
But Luis Enrique is Doing Well…
However, he believes that Luis Enrique is doing a good job. « He has his own way of playing and approaching games. He is committed to sharing minutes among everyone and ensuring that all players feel important and can perform, which is important for me, that everyone can feel useful. Then, it may depend on whether you are Barcola or Dembélé, who is having a great season. »
« Or if Mbappé plays as a center-forward, which midfield will start. They have players to play the match… I think Real is in a bit of a difficult moment with all these injuries. But it’s a team I’ve liked, with its style of play. Now, they have to think about scoring a goal quickly and they can be scary, for sure, to PSG. But they have to be fast. »
