Big night in Paris: Flick praises Luis Enrique as Raphinha returns for Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain host FC Barcelona on Tuesday night. Hansi Flick calls his counterpart "one of the best coaches in the world," and says Raphinha can start again.
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Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona meet in the Champions League at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday at 9 p.m. German time. England's Michael Oliver will referee. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed before the match that Raphinha can start. Of PSG coach Luis Enrique, he said: "He's an excellent coach, one of the best in the world."
Barcelona will be without the injured Jules Koundé, though Flick hopes the defender could be an option at the weekend. PSG are missing Nuno Mendes with a thigh injury sustained against Strasbourg. Luis Enrique is counting on possession: "The best way to defend against Lamine Yamal is to have the ball."