Luis Enrique: PSG are still a threat without Ibra

The Barcelona coach feels the Ligue 1 champions are not significantly weakened without star striker and admits the match could be crucial to the eventual group standings  Luis Enrique has warned his Barcelona players that Paris Saint-Germain remain a huge threat despite Zlatan Ibrahimovic's absence through injury.  The two sides meet in the Champions League on Tuesday in a mouthwatering tie and the Barca coach insists his team must be at their best if they are to get all three points from a game he feels could decide the outcome of the group.  Despite the absence of ex-Camp Nou striker Ibrahimovic, who is suffering with a heel problem, Luis Enruqie says the French champions are still a powerful force.  "Ibrahimovic not playing doesn't change anything," the coach told reporters.  "He would be an an important loss for any team, but nothing changes in the way I'm approaching the game. They will still be a fearsome opponent and they have other resources in the squad.  "PSG are a team that can come and bring the game to us easily. They have a strong team and if they play attacking football then so be it, that's good.   "They are certainly candidates to win the Champions League but so are we and we have to be ready to deal with the situation, whether they come to us or we go to them.   "This game is likely to have some impact on the outcome of the group, but it's too early to say. Of course finishing top is important, but we must see what results we get from every game.  "Theoretically we are the two favourites of the group, but to beat PSG we must be at our best and give a wonderful showing of ourselves."  Defender Jeremy Mathieu believes the absence of Ibrahimovic is an advantage to his side, but stressed the visitors will still be dangerous opponents.  The Frenchman said: "Of course he is an influential player. It makes a difference when he is not there as it will be harder for PSG to play their game.  "That is an advantage but they are still a strong team and it will be very difficult for us."
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