The recovery, the shock against Bordeaux, the transfer window, his contract extension… Olivier Echouafni swept away, Thursday, many subjects for his first press conference in 2021. The coach of the PSG girls asks his players to "start on the wheel caps ”.
How are your players doing after these ten days of preparation?
OLIVIER ECHOUAFNI.
We took all the necessary precautions.
Our resumption was on January 3 with a video session and PCR tests scheduled the next day.
Cutting 15 days, even with an individualized program, is never easy.
But they are happy to resume.
Alana (Cook) is with the American selection until January 24.
Luana is in an individualized recovery phase and Jordyn (Huitema) had the coronavirus so she came back out of time.
She's a little late.
With this shock against Bordeaux, it's a hot comeback ...
We hope to start on the hats of wheels.
It is true that it is an entry shock.
Usually there is a Coupe de France match.
This is why the preparation match against the PFC was important to find the rhythm, the competition.
We know that what awaits us is on a whole new level.
Bordeaux is third in the standings, still has some inclinations.
It is a direct competitor.
Do you want revenge after the 0-0 first leg?
I do not believe.
For the simple reason that we should have won this match.
The climatic conditions were difficult under 35 degrees.
We had lacked efficiency.
Finally, this Bordeaux match was a real trigger.
This is the only draw in the first leg.
He brought us immediate awareness.
Maybe we wouldn't have had the same results behind without this call to order.
Bordelaise Khadija Shaw is at the top of the scorers' standings.
Do you think your attackers want to overtake her as quickly as possible?
You have to ask them the question (smile).
She scores 60% of Bordeaux's goals… Marie (Katoto) is not very far, Kadi (Diani), Nadia (Nadim)… The difference is that we have several players capable of scoring.
I remember that two years ago, I was reminded that only Marie scored.
She continues to do it with the others as well.
We can also score on set pieces with our defenders.
Afterwards, as I know her, I know that Marie wants to be the top scorer.
But it must remain within the framework of the collective.
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In an interview with the “Parisian”, Christiane Endler said: “Being second for all these years… It also gives a feeling of revenge.
We want to win and it shows ”.
Do you feel this state of mind?
I haven't felt it too much in the past few days.
I expect to see him tomorrow (this Friday).
A recovery is always difficult.
I hope they will apply these words on the ground.
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The names of Huitema and Cook are mentioned by RMC Sport for possible departures.
The American Macario, who has just signed for OL, would have been proposed in Paris.
You confirm ?
No (laughs).
Apparently, it was not offered to PSG.
She is an excellent player, well done to Lyon.
For us, when there is no arrival, there is no departure possible.
Do you want to keep your workforce as it is until the end?
I am fully satisfied with the workforce.
I cannot say otherwise.
If we have the opportunity to bring in one or two players who bring added value, we will think.
But that's not the goal.
We tried not to modify this group too much.
When you see the results, it wouldn't be a good idea to want to change everything.
Christiane Endler is at the end of her contract at the end of the season.
Would you like to see her continue?
I hope with all my heart that Chris will continue the adventure at PSG.
I think she feels good.
It is one of the two or three best in the world.
There are other end of contracts such as Paredes, Cook ...
And Formiga!
We cannot forget her, even if she is 42 years old (smile).
He would need a lifetime contract.
There are some reflections that arise.
Players who need to be reassured about the future, the playing time. The club has started discussions.
Things are progressing, it will take a little time.
We hope to keep all our best players.
You are directly concerned.
Is there a connection between the titles and a potential extension?
There are no real links… Last season changed on March 13th.
We hope that does not change this season.
We have the goals of winning all year round.
A future extension is not conditional on this.
It's too early to talk about it.
But I have a lot of fun here in Paris.