Vitinha spoke ahead of PSG’s trip to Bilbao and delivered a portrait of Luis Enrique that was both amused and revealing. The Portuguese midfielder, now regarded as one of the best in the world, admitted that his coach could sometimes be… difficult.
Vitinha no longer hides it. Now an established leader at PSG, he opened up like never before in the Gazzetta Dello Sport. It was an opportunity to reveal the not-so-hidden side of Luis Enrique. The Parisian coach is indeed demanding. “Yes, he’s a bit annoying, a bit of a pain,” he smiled, before adding: “But I like that. With him, you can only improve. He’s a great coach, not only tactically but also humanly. At this level, that makes the difference.”
The demanding personality of Luis Enrique revealed
He also spoke about the early-season difficulties in Ligue 1 without worrying. Injuries, accumulated fatigue, lack of holidays: for Vitinha, the reasons are numerous but nothing alarming.
“We stay focused. We want to win the Champions League again.” Responding to the idea that teams know PSG better now, he nuanced: “Today’s PSG is already very different from the one that existed when Luis Enrique arrived. And we also know our opponents better. But when you’re at the top, that’s not always enough.”
Vitinha commented on Luis Enrique’s habit of watching some first halves from the stands. No controversy for him: “It’s a coincidence if our starts aren’t perfect. Even when he’s in the stands, his messages reach us. And when he’s on the touchline, we feel him even more.”
Always humble despite his status, the Portuguese midfielder said: “Maybe I don’t have many qualities, but passing is one I have. I’ve worked on it since I was six.” He also praised his technical and personal connection with João Neves: “We get along very well, he’s a great person, and being Portuguese together helps a lot.”
Finally, he highlighted the maturity of PSG’s youngsters. “The young players impress me with their personality. They maintain high quality, concentration and competitiveness.” In the end, behind the affectionate jab, Vitinha paints the portrait of a demanding, omnipresent, sometimes irritating Luis Enrique… but one who is essential to the team’s progress.
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