Paris St Germain boss Luis Enrique wishes he could be playing for a title every week as he bids to land his first trophy with the club on Wednesday.
The Ligue 1 champions can open 2024 by claiming more silverware as they take on French Cup holders Toulouse for the Champions Trophy at the Parc des Princes.
PSG, winners of the trophy in nine of the past 10 years, go into game as strong favourites having opened up a five-point lead at the top of the table while Toulouse languish in the bottom three.
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Enrique, the former Barcelona and Spain manager who took charge last summer, told reporters at a press conference: “We have the opportunity to play a match to win our first title this season, so that’s a source of motivation.
“Our aim is to win every title possible. It would be a reward for all the work we put in last year, so of course we’re very motivated.
“I’d love to be able to play for a trophy every week, like all the players.
“Of course, the motivation is greater than any normal league match. It’s going to be played at ‘home’ but as a neutral ground, so I imagine the atmosphere will be great.”
Toulouse have found the going tough under new manager Carles Martinez Novell on the domestic front but they finished second to Liverpool in their Europa League group.
Enrique expects them to be highly motivated and is taking nothing for granted.
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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 2, 2024
He said: “Paris Saint-Germain lives for this type of match but both teams will be motivated.
“They’re a team that can do a lot with the ball and if you give them time, they’re very good at occupying space. Without the ball, they can also perform well.”
The game comes after PSG began the January transfer window by completing the signing of Brazilian defender Lucas Beraldo.
He could be the first of a number of additions.
Enrique said: “If I can have several players available in each position, I’d obviously be delighted.
“We’ll be paying close attention during this transfer window and we’ll see if there are any opportunities that allow us to improve the team.”
Ousmane Dembele is the latest addition to the PSG injury list with a hamstring problem but back-up goalkeeper Arnau Tenas is available after a shoulder issue.
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