Luis Enrique’s Bold Claims: PSG Thrives Without Mbappé.

In a striking assertion, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager Luis Enrique has stated that his team is “better in attack and defence” following the departure of star forward Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid last summer. This statement comes after a successful tenure for Mbappé at the Ligue 1 champions, during which he became one of the most prolific players in world football.

Enrique, who had previously benched the 26-year-old on multiple occasions last season, believes that the team has risen to the challenge presented by Mbappé’s absence. “I was very brave last season when I told you that we would have a better team in attack and defense,” he remarked, emphasizing that the statistical evidence supports his claim.

The manager noted that while retaining Mbappé would have been ideal—acknowledging the admiration for the player—PSG’s response has been commendable. “The team is responding very positively, at a spectacular level,” he added. Enrique expressed a preference for a collective approach to scoring, stating, “Rather than having a player who scores 40 goals, I wanted players who all score a lot.”

As PSG continues to adapt and evolve, Enrique’s comments reflect a broader strategy focused on team cohesion and collective success. The maturity and resilience displayed by the squad in the face of significant change will be crucial as they aim for further improvement in the seasons to come.