Luis Enrique: 'Playing us is an extra source of motivation for our opponents'
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique and midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery spoke to PSG TV following the cruel 1-0 loss to Botafogo on Thursday 19 June at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, on Matchday 2 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
LUIS ENRIQUE
Obviously we are frustrated with the result. It was a very tight game, Botafogo defended very well, like almost no team in Ligue 1 or the Champions League. It was a tough game from start to finish, and that’s normal. Playing against us is an extra source of motivation for our opponents. We need to be better. That’s been our message since the start of the week. It’s normal that these matches are difficult.
WARREN ZAÏRE-EMERY
It was a very tough game against a very good Brazilian side that played with intensity and were very physical in the duels. I don’t think the score is a true reflection of the game because we had all the ball and created a lot of chances, but we didn’t put them away. I think we are a very good team and we need to continue doing what we’re doing and make the most of our scoring chances. We approach every game the same way: we always try to give everything and do what the coach asks of us. We have one game left, it’s not over yet. We need to win our next game to qualify.