"What I understand or don't understand is not important. I have to prepare the game in the best conditions. It's normal to have noise around PSG. I'm not worried about the noise around us. If the results are good, there is optimism. If the results are not good, it is pessimism that dominates."
"It's very easy. These ties are easy for motivation. All the players will be motivated tomorrow. We will try to win in this very special stadium that is the Parc des Princes. It's very nice to play in and we want to take advantage of it. When this type of match happens, overmotivation is a problem. We know how to play but the opponent will want us to do the opposite."
PSG faces Chelsea in a Champions League round-of-16 first leg at Parc des Princes following a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Monaco. Despite topping Ligue 1, PSG has struggled to maintain last season's form and narrowly qualified for this stage. Manager Luis Enrique rejects suggestions of doom and gloom, stating that pessimism naturally follows poor results while optimism follows good ones. He emphasizes that motivation against Premier League opposition presents no concerns and that PSG's experience in high-stakes matches will be crucial. Chelsea arrives as defending Club World Cup champions but under new management with Liam Rosenior recently appointed.
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