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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has voiced his frustration over his squad’s lack of preparation ahead of the 2026 UEFA Super Cup clash against Aston Villa in Salzburg on Wednesday.
Recall that international players from the FIFA World Cup 2026 and other summer breaks only reported back to training days before the game, leaving preparation heavily compromised.
In an interview with TribalFootball, Enrique stated that it is hard to expect a high-level performance when key members of the team have barely trained.
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Despite the logistical chaos, he reiterated that PSG remains hungry to compete and wants to peak physically by the end of the campaign rather than the start.
“We are pleased to be here because it means we did a good job last season, but in terms of preparation it is very difficult to manage,” Luis Enrique told TribalFootball on Tuesday.
“The internationals have only just come back, the French, Spanish and Moroccans came back on Monday, the Brazilians and Portuguese on the third, one week ago. It is a situation generated by the schedule.
“In terms of a top-level game tomorrow, it will be difficult to see that. Some of our players have barely trained but the ones who have will play tomorrow. In terms of preparation, this is not how it should be.”
“I focus on my team, my players, the transfer window. I have no words about that,” he replied.
“That is for politicians, I am not a politician. I have an opinion for sure, but not here, that’s not the place.”
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PSG will also defend the French Super Cup on Sunday, against Lens, and while the manager is keen to add more silverware to the club’s collection, the upcoming campaign is the main focus.
“We set ourselves ambitious targets, we will continue to do so,” Luis Enrique said.
“We are preparing for the season intelligently and we want to be in the best condition at the end of the season, rather than at the start of the season.”
