UEFA Super Cup: Unai Emery pays tribute to Luis Enrique

12.08.26 FT UEFA Super Cup

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During the pre-match press conference ahead of the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery paid a glowing tribute to his Parisian counterpart, Luis Enrique.

"I have tremendous respect for coaches like Guardiola and Arteta, but right now I think Luis Enrique is the best, since he's just won the Champions League twice and had already won it before. Facing him is a real challenge and a test. I love taking on the best," said the former PSG boss to reporters.

Enrique dodges Barcola question

While he was also at the pre-final press conference, Paris coach Luis Enrique was asked about Barcola's future. "A possible departure for Barcola? I don't know, and I don't want to talk individually about a player, because it's always risky when you're asked something positive or negative about someone. I'm staying focused on my team," the Spanish tactician said on Tuesday.

Read also: UEFA Super Cup: Marquinhos underlines PSG's objective against Aston Villa

As a reminder, the French international is expected to soon be the subject of a €115 million offer from Liverpool.

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