Luis Enrique warns PSG it's 'never easy' at last-place Le Havre
Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain visits last-place Le Havre on Friday, with coach Luis Enrique warning of a tough game and praising goalkeeper Matvey Safonov and Vitinha.
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PSG leads the standings with 17 points from eight games. Le Havre is last with two points from two draws and six losses. The match at Stade Océane kicks off at 7 p.m. local time.
"It has never been easy to play in Le Havre and tomorrow will be no exception," Luis Enrique said, as quoted by Footix citing Le Figaro. Of Safonov, he said: "He is very well adapted to what we are looking for and to modern football." He called Vitinha's level "incredible," even though the midfielder did not finish where he deserved in the Ballon d'Or ranking.
The Spaniard said leading the league was a motivation to keep winning. On injuries, he said the club wants as much control as possible but that injuries are part of top-level football.