Ligue 1: PSG have won nothing, Enrique warns players after Rennes draw

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has issued a stark warning to his squad, reminding them that past achievements count for nothing as they embark on the new season. The admonition followed a challenging 2-2 draw against Stade Rennais in their opening Ligue 1 fixture, where PSG had to rally from a two-goal deficit.

Despite winning the European Super Cup earlier this month, PSG's performance against Rennes highlighted underlying issues. Enrique substituted Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at halftime, introducing Mika Godts and Ferran Torres. Torres proved instrumental, scoring twice to salvage a point for the Parisians. This comeback underscored the team's resilience but also exposed their vulnerability.

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Football is like that. Paris Saint-Germain have won nothing, nothing. If you think about what you’ve won, you’re not going to win anything! There is no credit. You have to show every day, every match, every training session, that you’re ready. Otherwise, it’s easy to relax and start slipping.

"Football is like that. Paris Saint-Germain have won nothing, nothing," Enrique declared, stressing that complacency is the enemy of continued success. "If you think about what you’ve won, you’re not going to win anything! There is no credit. You have to show every day, every match, every training session, that you’re ready. Otherwise, it’s easy to relax and start slipping."

Enrique praised the impact of his substitutes, particularly Torres, who scored on his debut. He acknowledged the difficulty of the match, noting Rennes' strong first-half performance. The coach also highlighted the increased competition for places within the squad, signaling his intent to push players to their limits. While satisfied with PSG's transfer window activity, Enrique maintained that the team must continue to improve to defend their Ligue 1 title and pursue Champions League glory.

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He wasn’t bad, was he? He scored two goals, but I’m always happy with everyone who came on in a very difficult match because we had a lot of trouble controlling Rennes in the first half.