By Martin Graham | 2nd Oct 2024
Paris Saint-Germain supervisor Luis Enrique conceded that Arsenal exhibited larger starvation and ability throughout their 2-0 defeat on the Emirates Stadium. Targets from Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz helped the Gunners preserve their undefeated begin within the revamped Champions League, with PSG struggling to maintain up all through the match.
After the sport, Enrique acknowledged Arsenal’s superiority in each facet of the competition and appeared to criticize the dearth of drive and energy from his gamers.
Arsenal outclasses PSG in North London conflict
In his post-match remarks, Luis Enrique expressed his disappointment, highlighting how Arsenal dominated the sport when it comes to power and competitiveness. “At present, we fell nicely under the requirements required for a sport like this. Arsenal had been a lot better in urgent, depth, and received each one-on-one battle,” Enrique informed reporters.
He added that PSG’s incapacity to win duels on the sphere made it unattainable to attain a optimistic consequence. Arsenal’s protection persistently anticipated PSG’s offensive strikes, whereas PSG’s defenders struggled to do the identical. “Arsenal had been superior,” Enrique acknowledged, summing up his evaluation of the efficiency.
PSG got here into the match unbeaten in all competitions this season however didn’t rise to the problem in what was arguably their hardest check so far. The French aspect has but to face Ligue 1 rivals Monaco or Marseille, and this defeat raised questions on their readiness for the best degree of competitors.
Enrique: “I can’t assess our degree but”
Reflecting on his group’s present type, Enrique admitted uncertainty about the place PSG actually stands. “I can’t correctly consider the extent of our group proper now; we must wait till the top of the season,” he stated. The Spanish coach famous that the encounter with Arsenal was their first main problem at this degree and revealed that his group struggled to take care of Arsenal’s excessive press and relentless aggression.
Enrique acknowledged that the contrasting timelines of each groups is also an element. He identified that Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta has had 5 years to construct his squad, whereas he has been at PSG for simply over a 12 months. “I’ve a transparent imaginative and prescient of the place I need us to be, however I don’t understand how a lot time I might want to get there,” Enrique remarked.
PSG will subsequent face PSV Eindhoven within the Champions League, whereas Arsenal is ready to fulfill Shakhtar Donetsk, as each groups look to proceed their European campaigns.
Martin Graham is an MFF sports activities author
