Luis Enrique has highlighted the “high quality” and “mentality” of his academy prospects because the Paris Saint-Germain coach prepares for a second pleasant with out a lot of his senior gamers when the Champions League holders meet Manchester United in Gothenburg.
PSG lost 3-0 at Mallorca on Wednesday and Luis Enrique referred to as the primary half in opposition to the Spanish aspect “fascinating”.
“It’s tough to make a good evaluation,” added the Spaniard. “It’s not the consequence we’d have appreciated, however that’s soccer.
“While you play in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain, it’s a supply of motivation for each crew. That’s solely pure.
“It’s our first week of pre-season… it’s to be anticipated. We’re ready for our worldwide gamers to return earlier than we will actually see what our crew seems to be like.”
Bryan Mbeumo scored each of United’s targets as Michael Carrick’s aspect recovered from conceding early to beat 2-1 Atletico de Madrid at Stockholm’s Strawberry Area on Saturday.
Having guided his aspect again to the Champions League for the primary time since 2023/24, Carrick believes his squad’s “spirit and camaraderie” are among the many “good indicators” he has seen throughout pre-season.
“It’s such an amazing group to work with when it comes to the spirit to work with one another, [to let] us assist them and information them,” Carrick informed MUTV.
“We had six-and-a-half weeks away from the gamers, so it’s a very long time in comparison with what I’m used to.
“We’re having fun with work and I’m wanting ahead to the season. It’s nice to see the boys getting on so naturally and having fun with one another’s firm.”
Man United v PSG crew information
Midfielder Youri Tielemans might make his first look for United since arriving for £35 million from Aston Villa in July.
Bruno Fernandes might return as captain following a hamstring damage however Senne Lammens and Matheus Cunha are unwell.
France playmaker Maghnes Akliouche won’t function but for PSG, having joined for £42.8m from Monaco on Thursday.
PSG stay with out a lot of their first-choice gamers who took half within the World Cup 2026 however Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha and Joao Neves might journey.
Children Adam Ayari, Paul Bourdin, Younes Idder and Axel Koukaba have been concerned in coaching, L’Equipe reported.
