Ligue 1: “I thought it was an easy championship, but it’s quite the opposite,” confesses Luis Enrique, PSG coach

The Spanish technician spoke at a press conference. MAXPPP – YOAN VALAT

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said on Tuesday that he thought, before his arrival at Paris Saint-Germain last summer, that Ligue 1 " was an easy championship, but it's quite the opposite.

“When I didn't know Ligue 1, I thought it was an easy championship. But it's quite the opposite, there is a great individual level, very good coaches, explained Tuesday Luis Enrique at a press conference, on the eve of the quarter Coupe de France final against Nice on Wednesday, but questioned about the level of Ligue 1.

"I'm not saying that because I'm in Ligue 1, I'm saying that because I think it. There is a high level of competitiveness with players leaving for other Championships. I can say it now that I have experienced it", he continued, while PSG had three draws in the league: against Rennes (1 -1), Monaco (0-0) and Reims (2-2).

"I'm having a good time as a coach"

Despite these three draws, PSG leads the championship with ten points ahead of its runner-up Brest. Asked about his connection with the club's management, he said he had always felt full support since his first meeting at the club. club with Luis Campos" and club president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi.

"The club is trying to implement something different from previous coaches, with young players. The idea is that our supporters follow us. I'm having a good time as a coach", insisted Luis Enrique.