Last Sunday in Reims, Thomas Tuchel was satisfied with the three points won in Champagne but regretted the lack of efficiency of his troops.
“If we can score eight goals, we have to score eight goals,” he stressed in the face of the unrealistic nature of his attackers.
A feeling that did not accompany him Friday night at a press conference after the great success obtained against Angers (6-1).
After Reims you demanded offensive efficiency.
You have been served ...
THOMAS TUCHEL
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Yes, we had a better game when we probably created the same number of chances.
But we were better today because we attacked the opponent's area with more aggressiveness, better timing, we found better positions.
And we always wanted to sacrifice ourselves and create spaces for teammates.
It's never easy to score a lot, it's a great victory that gives confidence.
You reproached Neymar for being too defensive in Reims?
Did you prefer it tonight?
Yes, that was also what we wanted in Reims, but he had played more like an 8 or a 6. It was not the plan against Reims.
He had given everything on that match, even a little too much.
But the movement in the 4-1-4-1 pattern was not clear, it was my responsibility.
He is best when he plays very high, to speed up the game and bring danger into the opponent's area.
What did you think of Idrissa Gueye's return?
It's good that he scored.
It is deserved.
He has had very good training this week.
He was not released for Reims, he still felt some pain.
But he had two excellent practices, I wanted to give him at least 30 minutes of play. I'm happy that he scored.
It will free him because he always wants to do everything perfectly.
But in football, you also have to know how to play with a smile.
I'm glad he was so strong.
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How do you explain that Kimpembe is already so efficient at the start of the season?
I have the same impression, he is very strong, very present, very concentrated.
He has a bit of a crazy temper, but that's good because he's always brave.
He is totally reliable in big games, but in so-called classic games he sometimes lacks concentration.
But he has taken a big step forward in the past few weeks.
He is in the spirit, always very strong with or without the ball.
I am very happy with this development.
How do you judge Florenzi's debut?
I am very satisfied because he did not have time to adapt.
He was forced to do this during games.
It is not easy but he shows a lot of qualities and experience.
I am happy that he is giving assists and scoring.
He still lacks a bit of physical condition but it will come.
What does the Champions League group inspire you?
It's a very difficult group.
We have Leipzig, they played a semi-final against us, we know they are strong.
Istanbul, I do not know but I will analyze during the international break.
It's a tight, difficult group.
We will have to be at our best level to win this group.