Marquinhos does not yet know if PSG will be able to count on the services of Neymar and Kimpembe on Wednesday evening at the Stade de France.
But, on the eve of facing Monaco, a team that has beaten him twice this season in the league, the PSG captain assured at a press conference that he appreciated being opposed to an opponent of such caliber. in the Coupe de France final.
How to approach this final against Monaco without having in mind the last Ligue 1 match scheduled for Sunday?
MARQUINHOS.
We are experienced players.
We know the importance of this meeting.
We have two finals to play.
Facing Monaco, this is the first.
We also know the value of the opponent in front, and how much you have to concentrate.
They beat us twice this year.
It is up to us to react.
What needs to be changed?
Each team will put its strategy in place.
Even though we lost them, we did some good things in both league games.
But some things will also have to be improved.
Monaco is an efficient team.
At the Park, they were realistic, defended well. We have to be vigilant in all these areas, that we are technically ready to break the lines and score goals.
It will be a great game.
Paris is a regular at the finals.
What's the secret to winning these matches?
We are used to saying that a final cannot be played, it is won.
This is how we prepare it.
The Cup is a different competition from others.
To win the championship, you need consistency.
To win the Cup, you have to be ready on D-Day. We managed to pass the stages.
There, we are in the final, we are here to win the title.
It would be important for us this year.
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Is there a special atmosphere among the players before a final?
Yes, it's still a special game.
We're playing for a trophy.
The day before the match, there is already an element of excitement.
Especially when it's happening at the Stade de France.
When we are there, we know why.
From today, we feel the difference with usual.
Between the Coupe de France final on Wednesday and the last day of Ligue 1 on Sunday, is this the week of all dangers for Paris?
Yes, we know the importance of the week.
We must not forget that we won the Champions Trophy.
Unfortunately, the Coupe de la Ligue is no longer there.
But now is not the time to talk about the results of the season.
The season will be decided on the last two games.
How do you see Monaco, the team that pushed you to your limits?
It's good, we like competition and playing against teams that put us in difficulty.
Monaco are a team that runs a lot, that spends a lot of energy.
It's good for us, but also for France and Ligue 1 to have such competitors.
What will your captain's speech be?
My speech is always positive.
It's an important game.
As I said, you have to win a final.
For this, everyone must have the right preparation and the right concentration.
Can the result of the final have an impact on how to approach the last day of Ligue 1 Sunday in Brest?
No, I do not think so.
They are two different competitions.
It will not change our attitude or our preparation.
