“You assassinated Donnarumma — Now you are beginning on him”: Enrique’s livid defence of recent star
Luis Enrique defends new signing forward of Champions League showdown with Bayer Leverkusen
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Paris Saint Germain coach Luis Enrique hit again fiercely at reporters on Monday after being questioned about goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier’s current performances launching passionate defence of the summer time signing forward of Tuesday’s essential Champions League conflict with Bayer Leverkusen.
The Spanish tactician, visibly annoyed, took exception to journalist’s query about Chevalier’s underwhelming begin calling the criticism each unfair & predictable.
“This tone repeats itself each season, I’m very proud of Chevalier his degree, his persona, his work. He’s not simply good possibility, he’s the perfect one” Enrique fired.
“You criticised Donnarumma for 4 yr”
Enrique drew parallels with the relentless media scrutiny of Gianluigi Donnarumma, PSG’s former No1 who left for Man Metropolis this summer time after 4 season in Paris.
“I keep in mind the way you handled Donnarumma. You criticised him for 4 yr and virtually assassinated him professionally, even after I wasn’t PSG’s coach, I may really feel the strain from the media” he mentioned.
The coach careworn that enjoying as PSG’s goalkeeper comes with immense strain and Chevalier, he insisted is exhibiting the mentality wanted to thrive on the membership.
“If you’re the goalkeeper of membership like PSG, it’s essential to be taught to dwell with criticism. I like Chevalier’s mentality and I belief him fully. He will probably be key participant for a few years”
With PSG beginning their title defence with wins over Atalanta (4-0) and Barcelona (2-1) Enrique careworn that the journey to Germany represents important problem.
“Our path within the Champions League is extraordinarily powerful. Leverkusen are organised, compact and harmful on the counter. They’ve signed 20 new participant and have new coach, so we should management the tempo” he defined.
Leverkusen have simply 1 level from their first 2 group video games however are flying domestically profitable 3 straight Bundesliga matches to climb to fifth within the desk.