Marquinhos in the middle
: “It may not be tactical, Danilo Pereira can of course also play (central defender, note).
Marqui is a top level defender.
But it is also the heart and soul of our team.
And for that he must play in the heart of the match, in the middle.
He presented an extraordinary combination.
He is talented, he has quality, at the best level.
And with the mentality of a worker.
It's a combination that everyone is looking for!
When he plays in the middle, he can help everyone because he has the best ability, the best volume in our team.
He helps the attackers, the offensive players with the counter-pressing and he is decisive.
He was also decisive in Portugal (during the "Final 8"), he scored against Bergamo and Leipzig.
He also helps defensive players when he's just in front of the defensive line. ”
"It was my choice and my desire to have Marqui in the middle"
Danilo, a real alternative in central defense
: “Yes, of course, I am convinced of it.
He has all the qualities to help us.
We normally play very high, with a lot of possession, which means that he is often in a defensive midfielder position.
He can open the game with confidence.
He is very strong of the head.
With Marqui close to him, and Abdou (Diallo) today or (Presnel) Kimpembe, we have a right-hander and a left-hander.
It will get better, I'm sure.
He has the mindset and the ability to do what is necessary for the team.
We tested because it was my choice and my desire to have Marqui in the middle.
We have a lot of injuries, changes, new players.
And for that it's really important to have Marqui close to everyone so that he can help everyone, because he's the boss (smile). ”
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Need an additional central defender
: “No, we have all the possibilities.
If it's necessary for Marquinhos to play in defense, he can do it.
But he showed, he proved his ability (in midfield).
He has shown that he is able to can push this team to the best level in mid-position in Portugal and several times last season.
He did it against Atalanta, Leipzig and Bayern, he had been exceptional and it was not possible without him in the middle.
It doesn't change the number of players.
We have Thilo Kehrer who can play in defense.
Danilo too.
I hope he will improve but he has already played in this position.
We have the players we have and we will seek the best solution for the team. ”
Moise Kean and his positioning
: “He's a striker.
The best position for him is two in front rather than alone in 9. He gives intensity to our game, it is his strength to have intensity and athleticism.
I am happy that he was able to give that against Nîmes and Dijon.
It was tough against Manchester for him because that's another quality.
Now he has shown that he can help at this level.
We cannot expect too much.
He did not play much at Everton, not at all (37 matches all the same, 4 goals, note).
Now we have to continue. ”
Istanbul, a turning point in his career in Paris
: “Maybe you know more than me (laughs)!
I hadn't thought of it like that until now… And I'm not going to start.
If you've been following me for a few years, you know very well that I will prepare for this match, a meeting that we are capable of winning and that we want to win.
It is not easy.
We lost the first one, it's not the end of the world, we are always able to bounce back and react.
Today, we lose (Julian Draxler), it is expensive.
It's not possible to lose quality in the middle right now.
We will miss Marco (Verratti), Leo (Paredes) and Drax.
It will be difficult, but I am not expecting anything else because it is C1, perhaps the most difficult competition in the world.
Now is the time to recover and find solutions.
One thing is clear: I have confidence in my team, we have often shown that we are able to overcome obstacles.
There are a few obstacles right now (smile). ”
"At certain times, it may be good to remember that you have to suffer"
Intensity
: “I was happy with the intensity because honestly, it's never easy, we always play behind closed doors at home.
Players must seek the mood and dynamics alone.
It's a bigger effort for all players.
And so I'm happy because we never lost the intensity, nor the distances in our block.
There were times when it was necessary to defend but we did it together.
We talked about this match against Manchester and they are exceptional guys.
They know something was missing in the first half.
They have already shown a reaction.
There may be times when it is good to remember what is needed, what to suffer.
Not to suffer?
It doesn't exist in the Champions League ... It was a Ligue 1 match, everyone thinks it's simple, but there are guys who are not used to always playing, there are a lot of changes.
It is never easy.
But the team was ready.
And of course we will have to be ready on Wednesday. "
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Neymar captain at the end of the game
: “There weren't too many options on the pitch.
And for that, it was "Ney" (smile). "
His feelings for the week, after MU and Dijon
: “It's never easy.
I never found a way to accept defeat (smile).
Especially when we have the feeling that we haven't shown our quality, our true face.
It's really hard for me to accept this.
But I still have the feeling that we are together.
We did not prepare this in the best way.
I don't know why, it was like that ... It was hard to digest.
It is also necessary to cut and look forward.
But it's not easy, I don't want to be used to losing.
Reassured after this match?
Even before.
It is necessary to do this before the next game.
It's sport.
There are reasons for the loss to Manchester.
So we have to improve and start over.
You can't think too much about a loss, but you can learn a lot.
At times, it may be necessary for everyone to feel bad for a few hours, a day or two.
But afterwards you have to overcome this, look forward and be active.
We found a "spirit" and quality on the ground (Friday).
It was time to look ahead.
A result like this helps a lot.
It is not forgotten, but we can not always think of this match. "
Interview at a press conference
Jobard: "PSG played at their own pace"
Stéphane Jobard (Dijon coach)
: “The score does not suffer from any dispute.
It is rather the unfolding of the scenario that bothers me a little ... At a quarter of an hour from the end, there was still only 2-0 and we opened up a lot while we have a ball of 2 -1 with Mama Baldé ... That sums up the physiognomy of the match.
(…) We must quickly set in motion a positive dynamic and string together convincing results.
Who says series, says a start of the series and therefore a victory.
We know that we have an important home game that awaits us next week against Lorient.
We'll have to open the counter.
We are almost obliged to open the counter.
As for my position, it is characteristic of coaches who do not win.
(...) PSG played at their own pace.
The opening of the scoring confirmed him in what he had to do.
At 2-0, they played at a small trot.
Afterwards, when they bring in aliens, like Kylian Mbappé, and we leave spaces, everything becomes more complicated.
I haven't seen the best PSG we could see, but you can feel the full potential of this team.
(...) I found my players a little timid.
I don't know if it's unique to teams like ours when we come here, but we almost apologize for entering the last 30 meters.
I have the impression that we are rushing into the last or the penultimate gesture.
There is a form of immaturity. ”
(in press conference)
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