Luis Enrique has responded to criticism over Paris Saint-Germain's rotation policy and the perceived level of Ligue 1. The Parisian coach labelled the recurring debate as 'typical noise' during a press conference ahead of the trip to Strasbourg on Saturday 17 October.

The 56-year-old manager reacted to comments from Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca following Paris Saint-Germain's 4-2 win in England last week. Some critics claim the lower intensity of the French league leaves Parisian players fresher for major European fixtures.

"It's the typical noise around a team like Paris Saint-Germain," said Luis Enrique.

The coach defended his squad management, noting he rotates players in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League to keep his key men fresh. Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes were rested against Le Mans last week for this reason, a match won 3-1 with goals from Lucas Beraldo, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Maghnes Akliouche. "There are always solutions to what happens," he added.

Paris Saint-Germain travel to Strasbourg sitting fifth in the league table with 11 points from six matches, having recorded three wins and two draws. The club is three points behind leaders Monaco. Their last league outing, a 2-1 win at Marseille, was on September 20. The team's recent form reads three wins and two losses from its last five games. The schedule is now busy, with the visit of FC Barcelona in the Champions League next week.

The victory at Manchester City, featuring goals from Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha and Maghnes Akliouche, confirmed the team's strong European form. Paris Saint-Germain has won three of its last five matches across all competitions. The staff must manage without the sidelined S. Mayulu and A. Longoni. The attack can rely on Ferran Torres, the club's top scorer this season with four goals.

Against 11th-placed Strasbourg, Luis Enrique is expected to tweak his lineup again. The aim is clear: string together wins to stay in the domestic title race while targeting the highest continental level. With eight goals scored and only four conceded in the league, the team holds a positive goal difference of four.

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