The PSG coach also explained João Neves’ continued focus on the left flank and Gonçalo Ramos’ reserve status
Luis Enrique commented on the serious injury that Donnarumma suffered during PSG’s game against Monaco and which led the archer to have 10 staples placed in his face. The Monaco player who caused this incident, Wilfried Singo, was not sent off and the Parisian coach agreed with that decision.
«It was an ugly injury and difficult to see, but there was no intention to hurt. I never criticize refereeing because football is a contact sport,” he said at the post-match press conference.
Goalkeeper had to be replaced
The Spanish coach placed João Neves in the starting line-up against Monaco, but as a left-back, a bet he can repeat, given Nuno Mendes’ injury, as he also clarified: “I take advantage of players who can play in several positions. I wanted to counter Monaco’s right flank, so I made that decision. But I also wanted to put Neves back at the center of the game.”
Gonçalo Ramos had a great contribution in the Principality, making it 3-2 and scoring for the third game in a row, the second as a substitute used. Still, Enrique will not rush to choose the Portuguese as a starter.
Gonçalo Ramos scored the goal that led the team to a great victory, in a game that was an anthem to football and had six goals
“That depends on each game. Everyone is prepared. Ramos is returning from injury, but when he enters the field he scores goals. At the moment, Doué is a starter and scores goals. There are positive synergies», he concluded.
