Gerrard wowed as PSG reach final again, praising Enrique’s team ethic: “They could dominate Europe for years”
· Yahoo Sports
Steven Gerrard believes Paris Saint-Germain are capable of dominating European football for years to come.
PSG booked their place in theChampions League final after a 6-5 aggregate win against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. A draw in Munich earned PSG a place in successive finals, where the holders will face Arsenal.
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Luis Enrique's side are bidding to become only the second team to defend the trophy in theChampions League era.
Gerrard has been impressed by the development of the Parisians, who have got better and better since moving away from superstar signings.
The former Liverpool midfielder praised Enrique for building a team 'of real good principles and values', hailing how PSG work for oneanother.
He predicted that the French champions could remain the dominant force in Europe over the next few seasons.
Asked about the job Enrique has done at the Parc des Princes, Gerrard said toTNT Sports: "Incredible. A couple of years back he had a lot of star names in his team, a lot of prima donnas, I say that respectfully. Egos, players that don't really want to roll their sleeves up and run hard for the team. They only really want to play in possession.
"This guy doesn't have it. He pushed them all aside, he brought a load of young players through, her recruited extremely well. He's built a team on a lot of real good principles and values.
"This team could potentially dominate for years to come, they're that good".
Despite that assessment, Gerrard believes Arsenal have a chance in the Budapest final late rthis month. However, he warned that every player will need to be at the top of their game.
"I know more than anyone else that an underdog can win this final - when we won with Liverpool against AC Milan it was a mismatch.
"Arsenal will play against a high-quality team, against an elite manager. Every player will have to be on the top of their game. They have to use their physicality, size and take PSG where they don't want go - but they certainly have a chance."