Luis Enrique is eager to instil his ideas as quickly — and accurately — as possible at PSG. The former Barcelona coach can converse in Spanish, English and Italian, and is learning French, too. His first press conference, on July 5, began by addressing the press with a pre-prepared statement in French, a feat assisted by the help of his wife, Elena Cullell, who speaks the language.
But on the training pitch, conveying key messages carries an even greater significance, so much so that a simple translator is not sufficient for Luis Enrique. So he has decided to record himself speaking to each of his players during training sessions, then ensure each instruction is accurately translated afterwards. The audio is then returned to the relevant player for review.
No stone is to be left unturned as he seeks to lead Paris Saint-Germain into their much-feted new era.
But can Luis Enrique go where many managers have tried and failed before and bring a footballing identity to PSG, beyond the perennial noise of off-field drama?
So far that has proven to be a little tricky. The volatile situation that surrounds Kylian Mbappe, who continues to train separately from Luis Enrique’s first team group, has clouded almost everything. The…
