PSG Must Keep Proving Themselves, Enrique Tells Players

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has warned his players not to become complacent after the French champions were held to a 2-2 draw by Rennes in their opening Ligue 1 match of the season. PSG had to recover from two goals down on Sunday, with new signing Ferran Torres scoring twice to secure a point for the visitors. Enrique said the team could not rely on its achievements from last season as it begins another campaign, with PSG defending their Ligue 1 title and targeting a third consecutive Champions League triumph. “Paris Saint-Germain have won nothing, nothing,” Enrique said, stressing that every player must continue working hard to maintain the club’s winning mentality. He said past successes should not give players an excuse to relax, insisting that they must prove their quality in every match and training session. PSG struggled to control Rennes in the first half, leading Enrique to make two substitutions at the break. Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were withdrawn for Mika Godts and Torres. Torres immediately made an impact, scoring twice to complete the comeback and earn PSG a point. Enrique praised the substitutes for their contribution, particularly Torres, who made his debut for the club. “He wasn’t bad, was he?” the coach said, highlighting the forward’s two-goal performance.

The Spanish coach also warned that competition for places in the PSG starting lineup would be tougher this season as he seeks greater depth and consistency from his squad. According to Enrique, the club had a strong transfer window but still has room to strengthen and improve. He acknowledged that maintaining success would be difficult, particularly with PSG aiming to compete on multiple fronts this season. For Enrique, the draw at Rennes served as an early reminder that PSG cannot afford to depend on their previous achievements and must continue to improve if they are to challenge for more trophies.

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