PSG – Slovan Bratislava (6-1) : Luis Enrique satisfait de la prestati…

Après le large succès du Paris Saint-Germain face au Slovan Bratislava (6-1), Luis Enrique a affiché sa satisfaction au moment d’analyser la prestation de ses joueurs. Le technicien espagnol a notamment retenu la qualité du travail collectif et la relation avec les supporters du Parc des Princes.

« Si j’ai passé la soirée que j’espérais passer ? Je suis content de la connexion avec les supporters, une ambiance incroyable comme d’habitude, je veux le souligner. Je pense qu’aujourd’hui, sans ballon, on a fait un très bon boulot, on a très bien joué », a déclaré l’entraîneur parisien au micro de Canal+. syntagm.co.za

Au-delà des six buts inscrits, Luis Enrique a donc surtout apprécié l’implication de son équipe dans les phases sans ballon. Une dimension importante dans son approche, alors que Paris a rapidement pris le contrôle de la rencontre avant de gérer son large avantage en seconde période.

Cette victoire permet ainsi au PSG de réussir son entrée en Ligue des Champions, avec une prestation offensive aboutie et une nouvelle soirée réussie devant son public.

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The Universe Boss smashed 10 sixes, but even a total of 241 could not secure victory for Jamaica Tallawahs.

On 10 September 2019, Chris Gayle delivered one of the Caribbean Premier League’s most explosive innings with 116 from 62 balls against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

Returning to Warner Park with Jamaica Tallawahs, Gayle struck seven fours and 10 sixes on his way to his highest score in the competition.

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The left-hander reached his hundred from 54 deliveries and shared a 162-run second-wicket partnership with Chadwick Walton, who hammered 73 from 36 balls.

Their assault powered the Tallawahs to 241-4, leaving the Patriots with a daunting target of 242. It appeared Gayle had produced a match-winning performance against his former team.

The Patriots had other ideas.

Evin Lewis launched 53 from 18 balls before Devon Thomas struck 71 from 40. Laurie Evans added 41, while Fabian Allen contributed 37 as the hosts maintained the required scoring rate.

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St Kitts and Nevis reached 242-6 in 18.5 overs to claim a four-wicket victory with seven balls remaining.

Gayle’s 22nd T20 century was ultimately overshadowed by the result, but the innings remains a reminder of his extraordinary power.

Even at 39, the Universe Boss could still turn a CPL match into his personal six-hitting exhibition.

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Photo: Ashley Allen – CPL T20/CPL T20 via Getty Images

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Springbok centre Damian de Allende has singled out Jordie Barrett as the standout opponent of his illustrious career ahead of Saturday’s series-deciding fourth Test against the All Blacks in Baltimore. MORNÉ ESBEN reports.

De Allende has faced a host of world-class centres throughout his 102-Test career, but none, he says, compare to the current All Blacks star.

“I’ve been lucky to play a lot of rugby and to play against many great centres,” De Allende told the media from Baltimore on Wednesday. “At the start of my career, I got to play against Ma’a Nonu and Conrad Smith, Sonny Bill Williams and also South African players like Frans Steyn, André Esterhuizen and Jan Serfontein.

“But at the moment the one guy who really stands out for me is Jordie Barrett. I think his skill set is incredible and he’s got the ability to do everything on the field.

“Just to have played against him over these last few weeks has been a real pleasure. I feel like I’ve really learned a lot on the field from him and it’s incredible to play against him.”

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Barrett and Quinn Tupaea provided a stern examination of De Allende and his centre partner Jesse Kriel’s abilities in the three Tests on South African soil, but Tupaea won’t feature in the USA encounter after suffering a knee injury in the 29-24 loss at FNB Stadium.

“Every Test match where you play against world-class centres is tough, no matter what country you play against. But this has been a lekker challenge,” De Allende said.

“It’s obviously sad to hear about Quinn Tupaea and his injury, and I wish him a speedy recovery. Every Test match has been tough but it’s been a lekker experience.”

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At 34, De Allende remains one of the Boks’ most important players, and he credits an evolved work ethic for helping him and his fellow veterans stay competitive at the highest level.

“We are getting a bit older but for me it feels like we’re working a lot harder than what we did when we were a bit younger.

“I think we understand how hard we’re working, and that is why we’re still playing at such a high-class level and why we can still compete with the best in the world.”

Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images

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Bradley Barcola a finalement évité une mauvaise nouvelle après sa sortie prématurée face à l’Atlético de Madrid. L’ailier de Liverpool avait quitté ses partenaires à l’heure de jeu, laissant craindre un problème musculaire. Mais les nouvelles sont rassurantes : le Français ne souffre d’aucune blessure.

Son entraîneur Andoni Iraola a rapidement dissipé les inquiétudes après la rencontre. « Ce sont juste des crampes. Avec Bradley en particulier, on a un peu précipité les choses puisqu’il n’a pas eu de préparation. On lui a simplement demandé de nous donner tout ce qu’il avait », a expliqué le technicien espagnol à TNT Sports.

Barcola avait débuté la rencontre malgré un manque de préparation et de rythme. Face à l’intensité imposée par les Colchoneros, Iraola a donc préféré le remplacer afin d’éviter toute complication. Sa sortie était ainsi davantage liée à la fatigue qu’à une véritable alerte musculaire.

Cette précision permet à Liverpool de souffler après les premières inquiétudes. Barcola devrait désormais poursuivre sa récupération avant les prochaines échéances avec les Reds.

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