Keep the ball from Yamal: Luis Enrique reveals his plan before PSG v Barcelona
On the eve of the Champions League clash with Barcelona, PSG coach Luis Enrique says possession is the best defence against Lamine Yamal. Vitinha refuses to call the game a final before its time.
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Paris Saint-Germain host Barcelona on Tuesday at 1900 GMT in the third round of the Champions League league phase. At Monday's press conference, coach Luis Enrique explained how he plans to stop Lamine Yamal: "If we have the ball all the time, he can't touch it and everything is calm." He added that the game is interesting and competitive, "but it's only 3 points in the competition."
Midfielder Vitinha called Yamal "one of the best in the world" but rejected talk of fear. He also dismissed the idea of a "final before its time", saying it is only October and things change over a season. According to Le10 Sport, left-back Nuno Mendes is out with a thigh injury picked up in Saturday's 3-1 win at Strasbourg.
PSG go into the game in confident mood after winning at Manchester City in their last Champions League match. Barcelona have won all nine of their La Liga games.