Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique is relishing the opportunity to lead a team that no longer has a world star following the departures of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in recent years.
Speaking after PSG's 1-0 win over Girona in their Champions League opener on Wednesday, Luis Enrique was asked about his players' adaptation to not having a star player in the team and told TNT Sports Brasil: “Yes, there is a star, a star that shines more than anything else, that is the team. That is the star, the team.
“It's incredible. It's a feeling I try to instil in my players. You see it on the pitch, one for all and all for one, like the Three Musketeers. That's wonderful in a team sport.”
Throughout last season, Luis Enrique often expressed his frustration at the constant questions journalists asked him during press conferences about Mbappé.
Mbappe, 25, left PSG this summer after his contract expired having had his best season at the club, scoring 44 goals in 48 games. The French captain joined Real Madrid as a free agent a year after PSG lost Messi and Neymar.
Argentina captain Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023 after two years in Paris, while shortly after, Neymar signed for Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal after six seasons at PSG.
PSG, who are seeking their fourth consecutive league title, have had a perfect start to the season, winning all their games and scoring 13 goals in their first four league matches.
