Pascal Nouma, 48, is a keen observer of Turkish football.
The former PSG striker, native of Epinay-sur-Seine (Seine-Saint-Denis), has lived part of the year in Istanbul since his stint in the Beşiktaş jersey (2000-2001 then 2002-2003).
For the winner of the 1996 Cup with the Parisian club, the trip of the champions of France is not very risky in view of the respective qualities of the two teams.
How is the Başakşehir club perceived.
in Istanbul ?
PASCAL NOUMA.
It is a club which has known in a few years an express rise to the title of champion last year.
It is the club of the municipality, but it is a little apart, because it is very out of the way.
It's a bit of a different world, an old district with a lot of new constructions, very secure.
But it has potential for the future, because it is a club with good facilities, resources, international players, a good squad and a football school.
After that has nothing to do with Paris, it's another dimension.
They are learning very high level with this first experience in the Champions League.
What problems Başakşehir.
can pose to PSG?
It's a team that plays ball very, very well.
But against PSG, it will be very difficult for them.
We cannot compare the two teams.
Başakşehir.
discovers the Champions League, PSG plays it every year and is a finalist in the event.
The salary of a PSG player corresponds to that of all those of the opposing club.
I don't see Paris being surprised by this team.
Paris is therefore a big favorite?
Turks are football fanatics.
But even if it is a club that is struggling to fill its stadium, the absence of supporters will put them at a disadvantage because, against PSG, there would have been a lot of people.
For my part, I live in Turkey, my club is Besiktas.
But I am also a Parisian and proud of it.
I will be for PSG.