The dynamics of the two teams
: “
Each team comes into this match with its own dynamic.
The victories against Angers (
2-1 at the end of last week, in L1
) and Leipzig (
3-2, last Tuesday in the Champions League
) were good, they allowed to consolidate our first place in the standings,
in Ligue 1
and
in the Champions League
.
But this game is completely different.
It's the kind of duel in which the dynamics don't necessarily have an impact.
I experienced it as a player at PSG.
"
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The three-way defense at the end against Leipzig
: “
Whether at Espanyol, Southampton or Tottenham, we have already used this system.
We have to adapt to the qualities of the players in order to find the best solution for the team.
Against Leipzig, we thought it could help.
"
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The particularity of the Classic
: “
Each derby has its history, specific emotions.
OM-PSG or PSG-OM, there are more than three points at stake, there is pride, a lot of emotions.
We have to win these matches.
If we play very well and win, so much the better.
But victory is essential in this kind of match.
"
Overflows in Ligue 1
: “
There is no apprehension about possible problems.
We hope that there will be rivalry, emotion, but that it will stay on the pitch and that there will be no problem outside.
"
“Impose our ideas. "
Mauricio Pochettino
A series of 10 years without defeat in Marseille
: “
It's a special match.
In our heads, the only idea we have is to win.
We do not think of a negative result.
We are focused on this match, not the past.
(…) Is the gap narrowing between the two teams?
It's hard to say because we're talking about a perception.
Are we talking about the accounting level or other factors?
It's hard to express an opinion on this issue.
"
The porosity of the defense since the start of the season
: “
The objective is to score more goals than the opponent.
Sometimes the balance is difficult to find but we seek it, we work on it.
We aim to concede fewer goals, we work on the concept of a group.
Victories help to move forward.
"
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Mauro Icardi, absent against Leipzig due to personal problems
: “
He is a very strong player mentally.
He trains with us from Leipzig.
He has the support of the club, from the president to the staff.
We made ourselves available to give him what he needs.
He is available for the match in Marseille.
"
Marseille
: “
It's an aggressive team, which can be very vertical with the ball, proceed with accelerations in the opposing camp.
They have their own characteristics, but we hope to impose our ideas in this game.
"
Interview at a press conference
