Luis Enrique opens up on Arsenal plan ahead of PSG Champions League showdown

Luis Enrique has admitted that his players "must be ready for anything" as they prepare for next Tuesday'ssemi-final first-leg against .

PSG travel to the Emirates Stadium on April 29 - eight days before the second leg at Parc des Princes. The Ligue 1 champions, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Nantes on Tuesday, finalise their Champions League semi-final preparations with a home game against Nice this Friday.

But it appears that PSG have already got one eye on the trip to Arsenal. After their clash with Nantes - who defended deep and frustrated PSG - Enrique was asked if playing against low blocks in Ligue 1 prepares him and his team well for the game against the Gunners.

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Speaking in a post-match interview, Enrique said: "It will depend on how Arsenal play, on the scenario, if they press, if they score and become cautious.

"It will depend on the match they propose. And regardless of what we like or not, low block, midfield or pressing, PSG must be ready for anything."

PSG have been free-scoring in the Champions League this season. They netted five times across two matches against Aston Villa in the quarter-final.

A dominant 3-1 win was secured in the first leg, and after PSG went 2-0 in front on the night and 5-1 ahead on aggregate in the second leg at Villa Park, the tie looked over. However, Villa sparked a comeback and scored three times to pull the deficit back to just one goal on aggregate.

Although Villa were unable to get over the line and equalise, it was a terrific effort from Unai Emery's side and one that should give Arsenal hope heading into the semi-final next week.

For the time being, however, Arsenal's main focus is no doubt going to be on Wednesday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace. The Gunners host Oliver Glasner's side at the Emirates looking to cement second place and edge ever-closer to automatic qualification for the Champions League.

There has been rumours that the Gunners could rest players against Palace to ensure they are fit and ready to face PSG next Tuesday. However, Arteta doesn't think Arsenal can think like that.

He said in his pre-match press conference: "We cannot think in those terms. I think when the players are fit and they are available and they want to play, they have to play. And they are at their best when they are playing and they have consistency in their performances.

"And physically they are good, emotionally they are good, their understanding and their rhythm and the way they make decisions is at their best. And that's why we need the players.

"If they are not available, there's no discussion. And if they are not in good condition to perform, we're not going to play them. And if they are, we are going to play them."