Strasbourg vs PSG : Luis Enrique Pre-Match Press Conference | OneFootball

Following their midweek Champions League 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the semi-final first leg, Luis Enrique and his team are back to Ligue 1 McDonald's action as they face seventh-placed Strasbourg at the Stade de la Meinau on May 3.

The Parisians who already clinched the title, fell at the hands of Nice last weekend, ending their unbeaten run in the league, diminishing the importance of this game for them, while Strasbourg sits just outside of the European places, two points behind Lille and the third place.

Additionally, Ousmane Dembélé who sustained a hamstring injury against Arsenal is expected to be sidelined for this game, while there is hope he could still feature in the second leg against the Gunners on Wednesday May 7.

Press Conference Transcript:

Q: On Bradley Barcola starting many games on the bench recently

Luis Enrique: " This is the same example as Donnarumma. The other was positive and this is negative, but no. Bradley Barcola has been involved in 35 goals. He is at the top of the assist charts. He is one of the best players in Europe. He is performing at a high level and he is extremel important for us.

"PSG players have to be used to starting, coming off the bench, and there might be noise around the club which we are used to. And you have to put that to one side. Players have to be 100% focused and we are heading towards the end of the season. And there is a lot at stake at the moment which of course is a good thing."

Q: On his nomination for the UNFP Trophy

Luis Enrique: " To be honest, I have completely no interest in individual accolades. I want to be the best version of myself as a coach but I have no interest in individual awards."

Q: On Strasbourg's season and similarities with Paris

Luis Enrique: " Well, as a coach, I like good players. Whether they are young or not, wherever they are from. Strasbourg have been at a high level this season. They play a attractive football, they score goals, they are strong defensively and they are one of the best teams in the league.

"It won't be easy tomorrow. It is a strange season because we don't have the target of being champions anymore. We know that these games can prepare us for the other competitions that we are still competing in."

Q: On if his team is still surprising him