Paris Saint-Germain’s kick-offs explain a lot about their approach to starting matches. They are the only moments of games where Luis Enrique’s side look old-fashioned — the ball is immediately launched by the taker, who kicks for touch, deep into the final third.

In the midst of swirling narratives and lingering emotions, PSG manager Luis Enrique delivered a calm, cryptic four-word message when asked about the reunion.

Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique refused to be drawn into comparisons between his Champions League-winning squad and the team that previously featured Kylian Mbappe, ahead of Wednesday's Club World Cup semi-final clash with his former star's new club Real Madrid.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique was cagey when addressing the hot topic of his reunion with Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé in Wednesday’s Club World Cup semifinal, although he did explain a change in philosophical stance during his year apart from the Frenchman.