PSG build towards Manchester City test after European success
PSG visit Manchester City in the Champions League with focus on Enzo Maresca's new-look City, Gianluigi Donnarumma facing Paris, Ayyoub Bouaddi's move, Ferran Torres's reunion and a big European night.
Luis Enrique thanked PSG fans for their tifos, praised the club's work with PSG for Communities and the Xana Foundation, and said he hopes to stay tied to Paris.
Projected line-ups for PSG's trip to Manchester City have Matvey Safonov behind Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho and Nuno Mendes, with Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, João Neves and a front three.
Luis Enrique has challenged PSG to win a third straight Champions League, saying there is 'no reason to stop' ahead of tests against Manchester City and Barcelona.
Luis Enrique said PSG are heading to Manchester City with 'smiles', keeping their usual approach for their first away game in Europe and backed by 3,000 fans.
Luis Enrique called former PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma 'among the best goalkeepers in the world' before PSG face him and Manchester City at the Etihad.
Ousmane Dembélé expects a 'great spectacle' at Manchester City and said PSG will do everything to be ready, with away support pushing them for three points.
Manchester City and PSG's transfer spending since their Middle Eastern takeovers is compared, with City's finances under scrutiny after the Premier League charges verdict.
PSG want Leny Yoro as a long-term Marquinhos successor, but Bayern Munich have joined Arsenal and AC Milan in the race and Manchester United have not given up on him.
Ahead of Barcelona's Champions League trip to PSG on 20 October, Hansi Flick has overtaken Luis Enrique for Barcelona's best win rate after a 4-1 win over Galatasaray.
Before Wednesday's Champions League tie, the piece recalls PSG's first meeting with Manchester City in 2008 - a drab 0-0 UEFA Cup draw before just over 25,000 fans.
PSG's Under-19s face Manchester City at the MCFC Academy Stadium on Wednesday in Youth League Matchday 2. The article sets out the Paris squad for the tie.
Eric Di Meco defended Luis Enrique over his handling of Ousmane Dembélé, arguing the PSG coach got '120%' from him on the way to European success.
Luis Enrique said Manchester City 'deserve' the titles won on the pitch and hopes they avoid sanctions, before PSG's Champions League trip to the Etihad.
PSG are interested in Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, whose ability at right-back and centre-back fits Luis Enrique's need for cover behind Achraf Hakimi and in defence.
