Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has made it clear that labels will not define the outcome when his side faces Liverpool FC in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n
Speaking ahead of the crucial European clash, Enrique dismissed any talk of favourites. The Spanish manager pointed to last season as a reminder of how unpredictable knockout football can be.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter who the favourite is, it\u2019s impossible. I don\u2019t think we are,\u201d Enrique said. \u201cLast year, everyone said it was Liverpool and PSG qualified.\u201d<\/p>\n
His message was simple. Reputation and pre-match opinions carry no weight once the game begins.<\/p>\n
Midfielder Vitinha echoed his manager\u2019s stance. The Portuguese international stressed that both teams understand the realities of elite football, especially at this stage of the competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou say we are favourites\u2026 like you said for Liverpool last year, it means nothing,\u201d Vitinha stated. \u201cWe know football well, you too. There is no favourite.\u201d<\/p>\n
The comments reflect a focused mindset within the PSG camp. Despite strong form and growing confidence, the French side is keen to avoid complacency against a team with vast European experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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