Presnel Kimpembe had a clear message to send this Monday on the eve of the PSG match on the field of Borussia Dortmund. If he did try to distract his coach Thomas Tuchel with a big face, through the glass of the press room where the Parisian coach spoke before him, the world champion had his face closed when presenting himself. facing the media.
In five minutes flat, he repeated that he and the rest of the team were "120% motivated" to reverse the course of history, a year after the disillusionment against Manchester United (1-3) on a unfortunate penalty caused by an involuntary hand of the French. "It was unfortunate for the team and for myself but it gives strength for the future," said the central defender. But I'm here to talk about tomorrow's game and not about the past. "
"Tuchel knows this Dortmund team well"
Sweeping questions over players' lack of pace from injury - "If they are there they are good" - Kimpembe was delighted to find Neymar on the field and was eager for advice by Thomas Tuchel, back against a team he led for two seasons.
“He is now at PSG, cuts the Parisian titi. He knows this Dortmund team well, he will share a few tips with us. But there is no change from the usual preparation ”. Obviously, he mostly reserved his answers for the field. The big explanation will therefore be given this Tuesday at 9 p.m. on the lawn of Signal Iduna Park.