PSG coach Luis Enrique opts for a bike ride during Champions League draw

Paris Saint-Germain's coach, Luis Enrique, is taking an unconventional approach to the Champions League draw. Instead of closely following the proceedings live from Monaco, where the fate of the 32 participating teams will be decided, Enrique plans to be out on his bicycle.

"You really want to know? Are you sure?" Enrique playfully asked when questioned about his viewing plans. He recalled that in his first year coaching, he watched the draw from his office, and in the subsequent two years, he did the same. He humorously noted that those years resulted in the most difficult draws for the team. "This time, I will be... on my bike. And after, when I get back, I'll see," he explained, finding the idea "original."

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You really want to know? Are you sure? This time, I will be... on my bike. And after, when I get back, I'll see.

Enrique, however, was quick to clarify that his decision is not based on superstition, jokingly attributing that to Italian or Argentinian culture. "I can't say anything bad about the Champions League. I'm joking, but I will do that. I think I won't watch the draw. We are in the best hands with Luis Campos there. I will be calm. I will be on the bike with Joaquin Valdes. And when we get back, we'll see the menu. But I'll sign for the result of the last two years," he stated.

This statement comes after PSG secured the Champions League title in the previous two seasons, defeating Inter and Arsenal in the finals. Enrique's confidence in his sporting director and his willingness to accept a challenging draw, as long as the team performs well, highlights his unique coaching style and focus on results.

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It's not a question of superstition, that's Italian or Argentinian (laughs). I can't say anything bad about the Champions League. I'm joking, but I will do that. I think I won't watch the draw. We are in the best hands with Luis Campos there. I will be calm. I will be on the bike with Joaquin Valdes. And when we get back, we'll see the menu. But I'll sign for the result of the last two years.