Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique denied that his team was the favourites before Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Aston Villa.
Bookmakers said we had little chance against Liverpool in the last 16. On Tuesday, Luis Enrique told reporters that football had no favourites. Eight clubs deserve quarterfinals, thus they’re in. We must act for ourselves to win on the pitch.”
PSG forward Desire Doue agrees with his manager.
“If Aston Villa are here, they deserve it,” said the 19-year-old. I don’t think discussing a favourite is wise. Excellent players make up Aston Villa’s strong team.
Villa manager Unai Emery, PSG’s 2016–18 manager, will return to the Parc des Princes.
“He is an outstanding coach,” Luis Enrique said. “Aston Villa displays a great team. Unai Emery advanced them in the past two years.
Aston Villa’s flexible players reflect us as a team. After their impressive winter transfer window, who will play is unknown. An honest and difficult tie awaits both teams. Three days after winning their 13th French Ligue 1 title, Luis Enrikes is certain his players will stay focused.
“I think we will keep seeing a great version of PSG, that we will keep playing the same way, with the same intensity or even more,” he stated.
Captain Marquinhos of France will miss the game due to suspension. This is our team’s strength, thus it’s not crucial. Luis Enriques said the team is here regardless of who is missing.
