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Luis Enrique sees increased intensity from PSG ahead of Ligue 1 opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:03 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Luis Enrique sees increased intensity from PSG ahead of Ligue 1 opener

Summary

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has noted a heightened intensity from his squad as they prepare for the start of the Ligue 1 season against Rennes on Sunday. Despite a recent 1-0 loss to Lens in the Trophée des Champions, Enrique believes the team is more motivated this year. The match has been relocated to Roazhon Park due to damage at Parc des Princes caused by recent heatwaves. Nuno Mendes is suspended after receiving a red card against Lens, while João Neves is set to return after a managed workload in preseason. New signings Ferran Torres and Mika Godts are also expected to feature.

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By the Numbers

•PSG faces Rennes in their Ligue 1 season opener on Sunday.
•The match venue changed due to heat-related pitch damage at Parc des Princes.
•Luis Enrique reports higher intensity in training compared to last season.
•Nuno Mendes is suspended; João Neves returns after preseason management.
•New signings Ferran Torres and Mika Godts may play in the match.

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3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Enrique feels heightened intensity from PSG players for new season

What they're saying

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Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has felt an increased intensity from his side as they prepare to start the defence of their Ligue 1 title at Rennes on Sunday. The double European champions, who lifted the UEFA Super Cup after victory over Aston Villa in Salzburg to start the campaign, slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Lens in the Trophée des Champions French curtain-raiser last weekend.
— Yahoo Sports

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