Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) had just secured their second consecutive UEFA Super Cup title by defeating Aston Villa 2-1, but head coach Luis Enrique was already focused on the future. For the Parisian boss, this victory is now a thing of the past. Despite the accumulation of trophies, the Spaniard is determined to prevent his team from becoming complacent or overly reliant on their past achievements.

wiping the slate clean

The directive given to the players is unmistakably clear: perform a «reset,» forget previous victories, and focus solely on upcoming challenges. This is according to the latest edition of a prominent sports publication. Luis Enrique is keen on ensuring his players do not assume their status as double European champions guarantees them anything. Each season demands rebuilding the dynamics, intensity, and hunger that propelled Paris to the top. Prior to the Salzburg final, the coach from Asturias was already fueled by unwavering motivation and standards.

While this approach might seem extreme, it largely explains the mental transformation within PSG. Vitinha, one of Luis Enrique’s key allies, echoed this sentiment by highlighting that a season resembles a roller coaster and projecting too far ahead could be perilous. The Portuguese midfielder believes that the desire to continually strive for more has enabled the club to amass multiple trophies.

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titles offer no privileges

Thus, Luis Enrique intends to grant no special favors to the heroes of past campaigns. Prestige, medals, and memories will not influence his future decisions. Only daily effort and the ability to meet collective demands will matter. His message is almost harsh, yet crystal clear: PSG will not defend their titles by admiring them. To keep winning, they must restart as if they have yet to achieve anything.