Failing to invest the stands, several thousand Parisian supporters will meet in front of the Auteuil turn on Wednesday. Luis Fernandez, who will not be watching the match by their side, has nevertheless planned to support the Parisian cause by joining the procession which will take Parisian fans from the Porte d'Auteuil fountain to the Parc des Princes before the kick-off.
It seems that you have decided to go to the Parc des Princes this Wednesday evening…
LUIS FERNANDEZ. Yes, I want to take part in the procession, I will accompany the supporters in front of the Parc des Princes. It's a different game, apart from that, looming, PSG needs everyone's support. Paris is the club I grew up in, my club, it needs support, I'm here. It's easier to do it in the stands. There, we all want to tell them that we support them and that we are there to help them break the spiral and the curse of the knockout stages.
Do you fear the coronavirus in this type of gathering?
If we start to think about all this, we do nothing more and we stay cloistered at home. It's not my state of mind.
Do you believe in the chances of PSG to qualify?
Of course, with Paris I still believe in it! Today, as a consultant ( Editor's note: for BeIN Sports ), I hope that the French clubs, PSG and Lyon, will qualify for the next round. But I'm transparent and honest, Paris is rooted in me, I want him to go as far as possible.
How do you view this match behind closed doors?
I remember watching a Juventus match behind closed doors with Charles Biétry when Michel Platini was playing. It was impressive. It's a big blow for Paris, but health comes first, you have to think about infected people and make sure that the epidemic does not spread. After, although it is their job, you should know that some can not handle the pressure in big games. Playing without an audience can free them.
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Do you think players will hear cheering from supporters outside the stadium?
Of course they will hear them. We heard them on Tuesday in Valencia ( in the Champions League against Bergamo ), why would this not be the case at the Park? In addition, I am sure that the supporters will try to make even more noise. Of course, it will not be the same as if they were in the stands. But with a result to return, the songs will do them the greatest good.