PSG: when Verratti details the players' pact to win the Champions League

During confinement, the PSG players promised themselves to win the Champions League. They face Atalanta Bergamo, in the quarter-finals, on August 12 in Lisbon, Portugal. The group of friends thinks it's a good year, with a Neymar in great shape. Their pact, revealed in the Parisian-Today in France, Marco Verratti details it this Tuesday in the Gazzetta dello Sport, the main sports daily in Italy, his country.

“The pact, confides the midfielder, is to have no regrets and to give everything to play every game to the fullest and go as far as possible. We know that we are a very strong team and that if we play together, with determination and professionalism, we have our say. After, the Champions League is a difficult tournament for everyone. "

When "Little Owl" praises Neymar

Little Owl, essential Friday in the final of the Coupe de la Ligue during the success (on penalties) against Lyon, praises Neymar. “He is determined to take PSG very high. Having him in this physical and mental condition is an advantage. He is a leader who always plays and trains hard, an example for everyone. "

He does not forget the other crack of PSG, his friend Kylian Mbappé, handicapped by a sprained ankle. “I hope he can really recover, because the difference is made when players like him or Neymar are absent. Kylian is working hard to get back, but the pressure shouldn't be on him. He is only 21 years old and cannot compromise his career for a match. We are waiting for it. "

"We are not yet 100%"

During this interview, Verratti does not elude the angry questions, but reassures. “We are not yet at 100% and this is normal after a long period of inactivity,” he continues. But we still have time to improve our state of form and the game mechanics. Of course, those who were able to take over the championship have a small advantage, but it is important to concentrate and to arrive with a free spirit to play. this opportunity thoroughly by making a great game. We know the value of Atalanta, like that of the eight teams in the quarter-finals. It will be hard, but it's normal at this level. "

Finally, as an expert of the Italian championship that he knows by heart even if he only played in the second division in his native country (in Pescara), he measures the danger embodied by Atalanta Bergam e. “I think my comrades already had an idea of ​​the value of a team that deserves to be where it is in the standings, third again, but only 5 points behind the first, after fighting for the title. Atalanta play a place in the Champions League semi-finals and have proven to be among the best, even without counting on great individuality, but compensating with great collective play and strong team spirit. Paris is warned.