Paris Saint-Germain, after the 4-2 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League, is preparing with a smile for the trip to Strasbourg. In a press conference, the Spanish coach LuisEnrique responded with irony to the joke of OusmaneDembélé, who had joked about the possible "holiday" granted to the club for the national rest period.
Dembélé, French striker and future Ballon d'Or winner in 2025, had commented on his moment of break: "Did I want to put things right? No, there was the break for the national teams and then I went on holiday. In fact, maybe I'll ask for another one." The comment, referring to rest in the league, was received lightly by the PSG coach, who replied: "He's the boss! If he wants more holidays and asks me for them, then he'll have them." LuisEnrique stressed that, although the joke was joking, he is always willing to give the players what they ask for, as long as it is in the right conditions.
The coach then reiterated his decision-making role in choosing the lineup: "Everyone always wants to play as starters, but it's impossible. It's my responsibility to decide. And then, for us, being on holiday means coming to the Campus to train." In this sense, Dembélé's "holiday" was interpreted as an opportunity to recharge energy and return to peak performance.
As for the next match against Strasbourg, LuisEnrique confirmed that the objective remains unchanged: "We prepare every match in the same way. We want to dominate the game, win and get the three points." PSG, currently sixth in the table with 11 points, is aiming for a fifth consecutive success before the Champions League match against Barcelona.
With the trip to Strasbourg upon us, the Parisian club continues to focus on discipline and concentration, while Dembélé's "holiday" remains a topic of levity between players and staff. The next match promises to be crucial to consolidate PSG's position in Ligue1 and to maintain tension towards the group stage of the Champions League.