Enrique stressed that Le Havre's strength should not be underestimated and that preparations must be made to overcome difficulties.

The 2026/27 Ligue 1 season will enter its ninth round, with Paris Saint-Germain traveling to Le Havre for an away match. Manager Luis Enrique stated in a press conference that even against teams with a poor league position, there will be difficult moments, therefore Le Havre's strength should not be underestimated.

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Lyon 2-0 in the last round of Ligue 1, thanks to goals from Mayolou and Mika Holtz. With this fifth consecutive win, PSG currently sits atop the league table with 17 points, while Le Havre is in 18th place with 2 points.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique said, "From the first day of the season, our goal has been to be in first place in the standings, and our favorite position is, of course, the top of the table. It's certainly a good thing to start the season with this kind of performance. Now the league has reached its ninth round, but this is just the beginning."

"Being at the top of the table certainly puts pressure on us, but it also motivates us to keep winning. Now, what we need to do is maintain our current performance and make the most of the opportunities before us."

In head-to-head records, Paris Saint-Germain has won four and drawn one of their last five matches against Le Havre, giving them a psychological advantage. However, Enrique said, "We always encounter some trouble when playing away against opponents who are considered weaker. Although we are currently top of the table and they are at the bottom, there will definitely be difficult moments in the game that we need to handle properly."

"This is both a test and a challenge for us. We must continue to find different sources of motivation to ensure that we can deliver a good performance. Playing away against Le Havre is never easy. Their center forward and wingers can both pose a threat to the opponent, and they are also one of the teams that cross the ball the most in Ligue 1. We must prove that we are ready to meet and overcome these challenges."

Speaking about goalkeeper Safonov, Enrique said, "When he first joined the team, he faced the challenge of establishing himself at a top club and performing well, and he did everything very well. He perfectly fits our requirements and is very well adapted to modern football. He plays a key role in our defensive system and in organizing attacks from the back."

“We are very pleased with his performance. He is eager to improve and is very brave. I am very satisfied with the way he plays and believe he will continue to improve.”

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