'He's very intelligent' - Luis Enrique relishing Davide Ancelotti showdown ahead of Lille clash
PSG manager Luis Enrique is preparing for a tactical match against Lille, led by Davide Ancelotti. Enrique praised Ancelotti's intelligence and views the challenging away game as a key test for his team's development.
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Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique is relishing a tactical duel against Davide Ancelotti when the reigning French champions travel to Lille on Friday night. The Spanish tactician praised the former Real Madrid assistant for his sharp footballing brain while viewing the demanding test at Stade Pierre-Mauroy as ideal preparation for Europe.
Enrique is fully focused on his first tactical showdown against Davide Ancelotti's Lille as he looks to guide Les Parisiens back to winning ways. The reigning Ligue 1 champions head into their second away fixture of the campaign at Stade Pierre-Mauroy after being held to a 2-2 draw by Rennes on the opening weekend. The testing clash in northern France could also see Fabian Ruiz mark his 100th appearance in the French top flight.
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