Luis Enrique: We Had a Very Good Transfer Window

Luis Enrique lauded his new signings, particularly Ferran Torres, whose two goals salvaged a 2-2 draw against Rennes in their Ligue 1 opener, preventing a loss.

"He didn't do badly, did he? He scored two goals, but I'm pleased with everyone who came on in what was a very tough match. In the first half, we struggled significantly to control Rennes. They were effective on the counter-attack and scored two excellent goals. It was complicated, but for me, it's important to see so many players ready. We're bringing in players to embark on a long journey with them," Enrique began.

During the post-match press conference, the coach was asked if competition for starting spots would be even fiercer this season.

"Obviously. We always aim to select the best players for each match. It's tougher than last year, and that's our ambition. I believe we had a very good transfer window, and we're still open to various possibilities. Everyone knows how difficult it is for a team to always win. And it's clear that we still need to improve," Enrique stated.

The manager of the two-time European club champions commented on the similarities between their first league match and the French Super Cup clash a week prior, which ended in a 1-0 loss to Lens.

"The match against Lens was very good. Today – not so much. There was a significant difference in tempo. In Ligue 1, you need to be better prepared, more attentive. It's the first round; we still need to improve. Today was a very clear test. PSG won absolutely nothing. We need to show every day, every match, every training session, that we are ready," Enrique added.

Against Rennes, the Parisians were caught on the counter-attack multiple times, which proved to be one of their Achilles' heels that evening. This certainly didn't sit well with the coach.

"That was one of our strengths over the last three seasons. We were very careful in that regard. It depends on the players' physical condition. You have to be careful with their positioning. If you're a little distracted, you can have problems. Rennes' attackers were dangerous, and it was difficult to control them," Enrique responded.

Luis Enrique displayed his typical fiery temperament during the match and received an official warning. He was shown a yellow card in the second half, which also raised questions.

"Because the result was disastrous. Because we have meetings with referees where they tell us they'll do certain things, and I was angry about some situations," Enrique explained.