PSG manager Luis Enrique: ‘I like what I’m seeing. I like what I saw in Munich.’

Paris Saint-Germain is dominant in Ligue 1 and is struggling in the UEFA Champions League. With just one win in their first five games, they are currently on course for an early exit from the competition, with a tough match against Manchester City still to come.

But despite their underperformance in the Champions League, Luis Enrique has insisted this PSG is better than the one that strolled to the Ligue 1 title and reached the Champions League final last season. Performances in Europe, including the 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in midweek, have not changed his perception.

“The ranking (25th in the competition phase) is not deserved; we should have nine points. I like what I see. I like what I saw in Munich,” said the PSG manager, whose assessment of the performance at the Allianz Arena was much more positive than that of the media.

He added: “I know it's not enough to see something positive, I know that. We can improve all aspects and I am very optimistic.” PSG continue to insist that this is a stronger side, despite the departure of Kylian Mbappe in the summer, and must now reflect that in their performances – and results – in the Champions League if they are to avoid a hasty exit.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle