Paris Saint-Germain are cautious of Brest’s collective group power forward of their Champions League play-off second leg conflict on the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
These had been the phrases of PSG head coach Luis Enrique, regardless of main his facet to a snug 3-0 victory within the first leg of the all Ligue 1 tie final week.
Vitinha’s penalty and in-form Ousmane Dembele scored a brace to place the Parisiens in command of the tie after a poor exhibiting within the first part of the competitors.
PSG’s victory within the first leg towards Brest was the nineteenth time they’ve received the primary leg of a European knockout tie away from dwelling. They’ve additionally progressed from 17 of the earlier 18, failing solely towards Manchester United within the 2018-19 Champions League.
Certainly, they’re unbeaten of their final 31 conferences with Brest in all competitions (W23 D8), their longest unbeaten run towards an opponent of their historical past.
PSG have additionally received towards Brest thrice already this time period, final successful 4 video games towards an opponent in a single marketing campaign in 2017-18 (4 vs Monaco).
However Luis Enrique was not getting carried away, as his facet, who’re prime of Ligue 1 by 10 factors, chase a long-awaited first Champions League title.
“Certainly, it was a tough match regardless of the superb end result. Our job is to think about this match as an obligation to win from the outset,” Luis Enrique advised reporters.
“I feel the environment might be certainly one of whole assist. We simply want to consider attacking and defending in an entire means.
“Brest’s power is their group and never essentially their people, even when there are gamers like (Pierre) Lees-Melou. (Ludovic) Ajorque clearly takes dangers along with his recreation.
“It’s very troublesome to play towards Brest and it’s a must to be ready. Can Brest flip issues round? Our goal is to not let that occur.”
Luis Enrique added that he was happy with the progress made by January signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who joined PSG from Napoli.
Kvaratskhelia has notched two aim involvements in his six appearances for PSG throughout all competitions, netting his first aim in a 4-1 win over Monaco earlier this month.
“I’m proud of him. It’s apparent that he wants time to adapt, there’s no magic formulation,” Luis Enrique mentioned.
“I’m very proud of the way in which he’s behaving and coaching. He’s a recruit for the long run. I’m in no hurry.”
Fabian Ruiz echoed his managers’ feedback of not underestimating Brest, regardless of their commanding benefit within the tie.
“We all know that every one matches are troublesome, particularly within the Champions League. All of the groups give their all, however Brest are going to provide all the pieces,” Ruiz mentioned.
“We’ve analysed the scenario. We’ll need to play from the primary minute with the need to win the match.
“Brest have typically made it troublesome for us. We’re a aim up, nevertheless it’s not over but.”