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Pochettino defends Mbappé: "I'm very happy with him"

2021-01-15T15:28:55.435Z


The Parisian coach takes stock before the trip to Angers, Saturday (9 p.m.), in Ligue 1. Kylian Mbappé : “I'm very happy with him, his performance and what he has done on the pitch. He also tries hard for the team. I am happy with what he gives, his application, his progress. There are of course things to improve and on which we will work, but I am very satisfied with what he gives to the team, he played 90 minutes in the three matches. Great things are always expected of him but once


Kylian Mbappé

 : “I'm very happy with him, his performance and what he has done on the pitch.

He also tries hard for the team.

I am happy with what he gives, his application, his progress.

There are of course things to improve and on which we will work, but I am very satisfied with what he gives to the team, he played 90 minutes in the three matches.

Great things are always expected of him but once again I'm happy with what he's doing and the goals will come.

(…) His physical form?

There are a lot of restrictions if we talk about the physical part.

We work with the medical, the performance staff in order to have the best information and to make the best decisions.

Optimal fitness will come over time.

All the information that we have about the individual status of the players, we study it internally, and we keep it secret.

That's why I don't like to talk too much about the physical condition of the players. "

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: “Of course we have great players, who have great qualities, who give several options.

We have to try to find the best position for each player, so that they can express themselves in the best way in the game animation that we want to set up.

(…) I am very happy with what Marco is doing.

He has the ability to play at different positions.

He is a playmaker who has great qualities.

I am not discovering his talent.

He can hold the ball and direct the game. " 

The Champions Trophy and Neymar's reaction after the match (see below)

: “I am very happy with this victory against OM, to have won this trophy.

It was a match, we talked about it with Leonardo before, that we had to win.

We did it.

I wanted to thank the players for what they gave.

Neymar's gesture of affection after the match?

We are grateful for this type of detail.

I wanted to thank the players for their involvement and their eagerness to assimilate new ideas, new methods.

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The transfer window

 : “We just arrived 13 days ago.

We didn't even have time to sleep, 3-4 hours a night (smile).

Leonardo is working on this.

We did not have time to look into the files.

We have discussions, we talk, and when the time comes, we will be able to communicate. ”

"We have seen progress in the offensive and defensive organization, a more compact team, a more solid block"

The lines of work

 : “We have seen progress in the offensive and defensive organization, a more compact team, a more solid block.

We talked about it with the players.

It is the foundation, the bar that must be fixed as a minimum.

From there, we will have the opportunity to improve and move forward.

If they have assimilated these ideas in such a short time, it is thanks to their talent and their intelligence. " 

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Mauro Icardi and Moise Kean

: “They are two very talented players.

They are not the same age or the same experience.

Having two players like that, for the competition, is very good.

With the many matches to be played, we will be able to analyze and judge the state of form, when one or the other will be the most suitable.

We are very happy to find Mauro after a long absence.

It's important that players are available when called upon and that they work to be ready to play at all times.

But I'm very happy with both. ”

Operation seduction with the players

: “It is true that it is important to seduce (the players) when a new technical staff arrives in a club.

The first contact is also very important because the players are on hold, it opens doors for the dialogue to be more fluid.

We had this experience in different clubs.

We know it's an important part of the relationship with the players. "

Remarks gathered during a press conference

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Source: lefigaro

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