Luis Enrique enjoys the prospect of becoming the first team to finish Ligue 1 unbeaten, with Paris Saint-Germain on just a draw away from a fourth straight title.
PSG is at the top of the Ligue 1 classification with 71 points, after 22 won and so far signed five of their 27 games. They are only seven games away from the historic Ligue 1 -Mijlpaal, with Angers in the way on Saturday.
The side of Luis Enrique is also a challenge for their first Champions League title and organize Aston Villa in the first stage of their quarter-final draw on Wednesday.
Vorm is on the PSG side this weekend. They have won each of their last 15 games against Angers, the longest winning series by one team against the other in the history of the competition.
“I was not interested in [records] So far, but of course we want to be unbeaten the entire season, “Luis Enrique told reporters on Friday.
“We don't just want to be champions, but we want to be competitive and perform well. We want to improve our records and statistics.
“We can always improve. The players can become individual and collective. We try to train in a way that can be reflected in competitions. We have changed things. It's a collective sport, so it's very difficult to reach the highest level.”
PSG could have won the title last weekend, because he had hit Saint-Etienne 6-1, but other results did not go on their way. Monaco defeated Nice in a game in which Luis Enrique's side needed a draw.
Although the 54-year-old said his focus remained on the 14th placed Angers, he thought about the villa of former PSG coach Unai Emery, who are in all competitions in all competitions in all competitions prior to organizing Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
“I know about Unai Emery and his ability to analyze his opponents and strengthen his teams. He is a top coach. He has shown that at various clubs,” said Luis Enrique.
“We know what kind of opponents we will be confronted with. Last year they were at a very high level. I think they are a more complete team this season.”
Luis Enrique has also received a look at the new Club World Cup trophy, which is on a tour prior to the extensive 32-team edition that debuts in June.
PSG will participate in the tournament, with Atletico Madrid their first opponents on 15 June. They are also in a group with Botafogo and Seattle Sounders.
No French side has ever won the Club World Cup.
“We are the only French representative in the competition, so we represent France, and that is an extra source of motivation for us,” said Luis Enrique.
PSG has found Glory difficult to come by in Europe, lost the Champions League final in 2019-2020 and will be eliminated in the semi-final by Borussia Dortmund last season.
“We cannot always be perfect. We will suffer, and there may be directions in focus. That has been a constant theme in my career as a coach,” added Luis Enrique.
“We want to show that we are competitive and that we have been competitive in Europe for many years.
“We want to be an excellent team on the world stage.”
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