Luis Enrique: "Resting Players Before the World Cup? I Am Paris Saint-Germain's Coach and Nothing Else Matters to Me"
T.E (Elbotola)
24 April 2026at12:29
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has clarified that he is not concerned with managing players' physical condition or giving them rest ahead of the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that his sole focus is on the interests of his team. The Parisian club's squad includes several international players, among them the team's second captain, Achraf Hakimi, who will participate in the World Cup with the Moroccan national team.
The Spaniard stated in a press conference preceding the match against Angers: "I am Paris Saint-Germain's coach, nothing else matters to me. I am not interested in that."
He continued: "What I have to focus on is the team's situation at Paris Saint-Germain. The rest doesn't matter... It's very clear."
Q&A
What is Luis Enrique's stance on resting players for the World Cup?
Luis Enrique, Paris Saint-Germain's coach, clearly stated his sole focus is on the club's interests, not on managing players' physical condition or resting them for the upcoming World Cup. He emphasized his commitment to PSG above all.
How does Luis Enrique's stance impact PSG's international players?
Luis Enrique's position means that international players in the PSG squad, such as Achraf Hakimi, will not be rested specifically for their national team duties. His priority remains the team's immediate performance and situation at the club.
What is Luis Enrique's main focus moving forward as PSG coach?
Moving forward, Luis Enrique's main focus is exclusively on the team's current situation and performance at Paris Saint-Germain. He reiterated that nothing else, including external concerns like international tournaments, holds his interest as the club's coach.
