Paris Saint-Germain's coach, Luis Enrique, conveyed a strong sense of belief in his team's ability to bounce back before their crucial Champions League match against Chelsea. He reassured reporters that the squad had no doubts about returning to the high performance levels that had secured their Champions League victory last season. As they head into what is considered the most critical part of the season, Enrique emphasized the importance of managing the heightened challenges that come with it.

The awaited encounter will see PSG hosting Chelsea at Parc des Princes in the first leg of their last-16 tie. This match marks the first time the teams will face each other since Chelsea's emphatic 3-0 victory in the Club World Cup final last July, a loss that still lingers in PSG's memory. As they prepare for this pivotal showdown, the French side is intent on rectifying past mistakes and demonstrating their prowess on the European stage once again.

However, the extensive demands of the previous season's campaign have left some of PSG's key players struggling with fitness and form as they navigate through the 2025/26 season. Despite these challenges, Enrique maintains an optimistic outlook, believing that the squad is capable of overcoming these hurdles to reclaim their status among Europe's elite teams, especially as they aim to defend their Champions League title.