Luis Enrique was very clear in his press conference on Saturday before Lyon/PSG: he wants committed players, without a specific status.
Substitutes or starters… The case of Ramos and the others. “Substitute? Do you think so? You apparently don’t know me yet. I want 20 starters, not 11, 12, or 13. With 20 or 22 starters, we’ll be ready for all competitions. You will get to know me, and you will see that the status of starter and substitute doesn’t exist.”
Barcola. “He’s a very important player for us, considering his profile. He can play along the touchline, but he can also exploit spaces without the ball and move into central positions. It’s a great signing.”
Mbappé, Dembélé, Kolo Muani. “We have infinite options, with internationals, young players, quality. It’s true that if the players know each other well, it’s better. With the staff, we’ll work to find the best combinations. I take this as a personal challenge. I like versatile players. Kolo Muani is a significant addition, and he’s French and from Paris. I’m very happy; it adds competition.”
Verratti. “Regarding Marco, I’ll stick to my position of not disclosing private conversations. I have nothing more to say. The advice I may have given him also remains in the realm of privacy.”
