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PSG: Pochettino calls on supporters to "put aside bad feelings" to better aim for the title

2022-04-02T12:37:32.070Z


The Parisian coach spoke at a press conference on the eve of the reception of Lorient on Sunday (8:45 p.m.), during the 30th day of L1.


Time for reconciliation?

Ulcerated by the elimination of PSG against Real Madrid in the Champions League, the Parisian Ultras had let their anger speak against Bordeaux (3-0), before seeing their team sink in Monaco (3-0).

Asked at a press conference this Saturday, Mauricio Pochettino hopes that the Parc des Princes will push its players on Sunday, when they receive Lorient on behalf of the 30th day of Ligue 1. Obviously, nothing is less certain: the evil is deep.

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Work during the break

 : “

We didn't have a good match in Monaco, we weren't well.

Most days played decisive international matches.

This is not an excuse but it is to be taken into consideration.

We didn't have many players available during this period.

Since the return of the group, it was necessary, in these few days, to balance at the physical level.

There are also a lot of players who came back with glitches…

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The eternal debate around leadership

 : “

There are debates that are sometimes unfounded.

There is not only one form of leadership, it is not only among the players but also in the staff, the management.

We had a great disappointment against Real.

For a club like PSG which is looking for a title in C1, it's always hard… But there have been very great players, coaches, sports directors who have passed through the club.

I don't think we should talk about a lack of leadership at PSG.

»

Redeem yourself with the supporters

 : “

We have to focus on the 10th league title, it's an important objective.

Beyond the frustration, the rage, the bitterness after the C1 and Monaco, given the circumstances, it's time to come together around this common goal, winning a title of champion of France, it's important .

We need the best players, the best form of the players and the support of the whole club.

With the support of the supporters, it will be easier to win this match, this important title in the eyes of all.

Maybe it's time to let go of those bad feelings, remembering what happened.

But it would be easier to achieve the objectives.

A championship title is important.

»

After Real, Bordeaux and the week before Monaco, it was difficult times, the most difficult we have experienced here.

Mauricio Pochettino

The state of mind

 : “

The team is doing much better.

After Real, Bordeaux and the week before Monaco, it was difficult times, the most difficult we have experienced here with sadness, bitterness... The players left for selection and that presented other problems but it allowed players to change environments.

We found a group with better feelings and we think we will be ready for the match tomorrow (Sunday).

It will be important to win and find good sensations.

»

Harder in Paris than in Tottenham

 : “

Each process takes time.

At Tottenham, it took time.

You have to be able to optimize all the tools at your disposal.

It's not more or less difficult, just different.

The important thing is to have continuity.

The club has been in the final and semi-final in recent years.

We see the complexity of this process: clubs work in different ways, like Manchester City or Juventus, without obtaining this Holy Grail…

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The draw for the World Cup

 : “

France or Argentina world champion?

Maybe (smile).

These are great selections, they are some of the favorites.

Groups are always harder than they look.

Denmark, I told Presnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappé to beware… But they are favorites in their group and candidates to win the World Cup.

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Statements taken at a press conference

Source: lefigaro

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