The group in Amiens : “Colin Dagba, Abdou Diallo and Presnel Kimpembe will not play in Amiens. Marquinhos? We have training this Friday afternoon. If all goes well, he will be available. Ditto for Marco Verratti and Idrissa Gueye. For "Ney", we have to decide with the doc 'after the exams. "
Amiens : "In a meeting like this, before a knockout round of the Champions League, a decisive match and with a lot of tension, it is important to stay focused on us, on what we are strong, what we impose our structure and that we show our quality. We don't think too much about what Amiens can do because I honestly don't know. Normally, they play in 4-4-2, 4-4-1-1. It's like always: they will have nothing to lose, everything to gain. Everyone is waiting for us to win. But we can't think too much about the match in Dortmund or the season of Amiens, our status as favorite. No. We must remain calm, arrive with a cool head, and we play our match by showing our quality. Afterwards, the result will be what it will be. We have to focus on our performance, that's the most important thing, what we can influence. ”
What eleven in Dortmund : "I do not have the eleven in mind, it is not possible. We'll think about it on Sunday. At the same time, if Kylian Mbappé is "fit", he will play on Tuesday, it's no secret. Ditto for Keylor Navas… There are guys who are sure to play, that's clear. What eleven, what structure, we will think about it on Sunday. We can't think about it now because we have a game to play tomorrow. We will not take any risks at Amiens, it is clear, but we will have a very strong team on the field and I am confident that we will make a serious match, once again. Why not ? There is no reason. And I'm also sure that we will adapt to all situations on the ground. We have to adapt to all situations. It will be a strong team that can play free in the head, without thinking too much about Dortmund, if at all. It is clear that it is starting a little ... We can accept it, it is reality. But I would ask that we stay focused on Amiens. ”
Using Marquinhos : “He's a key player because he helps a lot, everyone. In defense or in the middle, it doesn't make much difference to me. Personally, I really like it when he plays in the middle because he can show his ability to catch balls very high and help attacking players recover because he closes spaces very quickly when attacking. It is super strong to close the spaces when you attack and to take the second balls when you lose it. It protects central defenders very well because it is good of the head. He can play between the two, or 6. It is very fluid with him. He is super reliable, super professional. He is absolutely a key player for us. It is a pity that he was arrested for many matches. He was allowed to train here instead of playing for a few minutes in Dijon. Suddenly, there is no risk of playing it tomorrow. Dortmund? I do not know yet. Same as with "Ney". It’s a round of 16, against Dortmund, a very high level, physical match. We have to decide how many players who may not be 100% can play or start. We will decide after Amiens. ”
Balance between risks and need for rhythm before Dortmund : “For example, Angel Di Maria, he absolutely wants to play before the big games. Let's be clear: every minute played represents a risk. The risk is normal in football. But we will not take a risk if we can see in the stats that a player has played a lot. But with each player who plays, we take a risk. A calculated risk. If all goes well, we will play with Marco Verratti, Idrissa Gueye, Angel Di Maria, Thiago Silva, of course, because they want it. We have to wait for the training of the day. We won't leave everyone at home. When I take the car for 30 minutes to come to Camp des Loges, I also take a risk (smile). I can't stay at home until Dortmund, it's not possible. ”
Edinson Cavani : “He brings his mentality, it's incredible. He is one of the greatest players in this club. He's a real goalscorer. He always has the mentality of working for the team. As he did in Dijon. He defended as a defender! He is our first defender. He never stops running, helping, closing spaces. He scored a decisive goal against Lyon. It's good that he is there. He is strong, he has the mentality and the experience of great matches. It's good. We need this. We are a great team. We play in four competitions and we are expected to win all the titles, all the matches. For this, we must have players who have personality, mentality and quality. He has it all, that's clear. ”
Words gathered at a press conference .
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