Luis Enrique backs fearless PSG ahead of Strasbourg test

Enrique points to PSG’s fearless approach

Luis Enrique says Paris Saint-Germain’s courage and aggression have been defining features of the team as they prepare to face Strasbourg in Ligue 1. PSG are seeking a fourth straight league victory after recovering from a three-match winless start to the 2026-27 campaign.

“The players’ ability to be aggressive and brave at all times, especially away from home” is what Enrique said he would highlight about the side. “The key characteristic of this team is that they are never afraid.”

PSG’s recent run includes a 3-1 league win over Le Mans, followed by a 4-2 Champions League victory against Manchester City in midweek. The results lifted them to sixth in Ligue 1 ahead of matchday seven. Enrique said the team prepares for each game with the same objective: to win, play good football and create chances.

Dembélé draws a light-hearted response

Ousmane Dembele scored and assisted against Manchester City, then joked that he would ask for another break after receiving an extended holiday following the international break. Enrique played along: “He’s the boss! If he wants a holiday and asks for it, he’ll get it!”

The coach added that Dembele is “joking all the time” and praised his approach to football and passion for the game.

Strasbourg seek a response

Strasbourg sit 11th and arrive after three matches without a win. They have lost their last two league games, both 2-1 defeats away from home, against Paris FC and Nice.

Strasbourg’s Gessime Yassine has attempted 42 take-ons in Ligue 1 this season, 15 more than any other player, and completed 20. For PSG, goalkeeper Matvey Safonov is the only player in the squad to have started all six of the club’s league matches this season. Among goalkeepers with at least five top-flight appearances, only Patrick Beach has a lower save percentage than Safonov’s 57.9%.

History and forecast favour PSG

Strasbourg have conceded in each of their last 23 Ligue 1 meetings with PSG; their most recent clean sheet in the fixture came in a 0-0 draw in May 2004. PSG, meanwhile, have scored in each of their last 13 away league matches, the longest active run in the competition.

Despite the favourable forecast, PSG’s sixth-place standing at matchday seven is their lowest at this stage under QSI ownership. The source report’s Opta win probabilities give Strasbourg a 16.4% chance of victory, a draw 19.1%, and PSG a 64.5% chance.