Paris Saint-Germain's coach Luis Enrique remains optimistic despite his side's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. While acknowledging the disappointment of the defeat, he emphasized the evenness of the game and expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back.
Despite dominating possession and having more attempts on goal, PSG's inability to convert chances and a stroke of misfortune, as exemplified by Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi hitting the posts in the same move, contributed to their defeat. However, Luis Enrique remains undeterred, highlighting PSG's previous victories against Dortmund and their ability to overturn deficits, as demonstrated in their quarter-final win against Barcelona.
PSG captain Marquinhos echoed Luis Enrique's sentiments, emphasizing the need to capitalize on opportunities in the return leg at home. Despite the challenging atmosphere at Dortmund's stadium, Marquinhos expressed confidence in PSG's ability to turn the tie around with the support of their fans.
However, the injury to defender Lucas Hernandez is a cause for concern, with Luis Enrique admitting that it "doesn't look at all positive." Hernandez's injury adds to PSG's challenges ahead of the crucial second leg but they remain determined to overcome the odds and secure a spot in the Champions League final.
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