PSG Boss Enrique Plays Down Slow Start to Ligue 1 Campaign After Monaco Defeat
- On Friday, Paris Saint-Germain suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Monaco at the Parc des Princes, marking the club's first winless start to a Ligue 1 campaign in 14 years despite Marquinhos opening the scoring in the 31st minute.
- Hours before the setback, PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi announced that head coach Luis Enrique and key players including midfielders Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz had signed contract extensions through 2030.
- Following the break, Monaco rallied as Flavio Nazinho equalized in the 58th minute and Stanis Idumbo struck the winner in the 72nd minute, leaving PSG with just two points from its first three league matches.
- Dismissing immediate concerns, Luis Enrique told PSG TV the team deserved to win, noting, "I'm pleased with what I've seen," and highlighting that expected goals metrics favored his side.
- The defending Champions League titleholders prepare to face Slovan Bratislava at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, seeking to regain momentum after recent domestic struggles.
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Coach Luis Enrique unconcerned by PSG's poor start to the season
Paris Saint-Germain faces its worst league start in nineteen years after a recent home loss. The team remains winless in three Ligue 1 matches, a concerning statistic. Coach Luis Enrique received a contract extension until 2030 despite the current struggles. He expressed confidence that the team will recover and make up the deficit. PSG now prepares for their Champions League title defense beginning this Wednesday.
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Live Ghana TVPSG boss Enrique plays down slow start to Ligue 1 campaign after Monaco defeat
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique on Saturday played down his side's faltering start to the 2026/2027 Ligue 1 season following a 2-1 home defeat to Monaco.
With two points in three Ligue 1 games and a defeat at the Champions' Trophy, the Parisians are at a standstill, but Luis Enrique is not worried.
HUMEUR – Failing to be worrying in the long term, the start of the Paris Saint-Germain season must invite Luis Enrique and his players to ask themselves the right questions.
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