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PSG - Angers: "Even without the armband, Kylian is a leader" says Christophe Galtier

2023-01-10T13:19:34.183Z


On the eve of the match against Angers, the Parisian coach was questioned about the state of form of several of his players and about the profile of ca


Get back in the direction of travel.

And reconnect with success in the league.

Five days after winning their ticket for the round of 32 of the Coupe de France in Châteauroux, PSG will have to prove that they have digested their first setback of the season in Lens.

But if he knows the importance of finding victory this Wednesday in front of Angers at the Parc des Princes, the PSG coach did not escape questions concerning the statements of Noël Le Graët on Zinedine Zidane, on Mbappé's remarks and his ability to inherit the armband left vacant by Hugo Lloris with the Blues.

Where is Lionel Messi's extension?

CHRISTOPHER GALTIER.

I know that there are discussions and that the management has exchanged with Leo on the subject.

But I don't know where it is.

Léo seems happy to me in Paris but it will be up to him to see in relation to the Paris project.

The club really wants to extend it.

It is Luis Campos who exchanges with his representatives.

How do you view the performances of Pablo Sarabia?

He is a player who has not played a lot, especially in relation to my choices.

It's hard to find your bearings in these conditions.

He was important in the Coupe de France where he delivered good balloons.

I have seen the comments and reviews.

Obviously we expect more from him.

And he too cannot be satisfied with the services he has provided.

But the criticisms are exaggerated.

He will play in the coming weeks and the more he plays the more he will find his bearings.

Will Nordi Mukiele gain more weight in the team in the future?

We wanted to have it quickly.

He has this ability to be versatile, to be able to play in a four-man and three-man defense whether in the center or on the right side.

He has liberated himself on a mental level and is comfortable on a physical level.

Nordi is a satisfaction.

It's very good for the team.

We know that Achraf has played a lot in the World Cup, he will sometimes need a rest.

Nordi can flourish in this position.

I am satisfied with what he brings.

Hugo Lloris

has announced his retirement with Les Bleus.

Would Kylian Mbappé make a good club and selection captain?

I am not Didier Deschamps.

Often we talk about experience and age to appoint a captain.

The question with Kylian is whether he is only 24 or rather already 24 (smile).

I did not discuss with him the fact that he wants to be captain.

Even without the armband, Kylian is a leader on the pitch and in the locker room.

How did you react to Noël Le Graët's remarks about Zidane?

Zinedine Zidane was an extraordinary player and he's a great coach, I'm sure he has everyone's respect.

The words that were said created strong reactions.

Zidane has the respect and he deserves it.

I'm not used to shooting at ambulances so I won't comment on those comments.

Have you seen Kylian Mbappé's tweet defending legend Zidane?

Yes I saw that in the media.

Kylian is a big boy, he expressed himself with his way and his heart.

His words belong to him.

It doesn't surprise me that he supports him, he has great respect for Zinedine Zidane.

You recently said that you wanted to reduce the workforce.

What is your youth strategy?

It's not a strategy.

Like many, I noticed that there were very good young people and that many left because they had not had the space to express themselves.

Today, we find them at the top level.

We have good young people.

It was a desire with the President and Luis Campos to reduce the workforce to give them more space.

For example, they played in the Coupe de France.

We have talented and high-level players, the fact that they (the young people) can train and play in matches with them allows them to grow more quickly.

On the transfer window, there will be no arrivals if there are no departures.

I'm not going to change my tune, add players and close the space to some.

Is young

Warren Zaire-Emery

capable of starting a Ligue 1 match?

Ah yes, he is capable of starting a Ligue 1 match but also a Champions League match.

We are all convinced of that.

And what comforts me in this analysis is that all the great players in the squad share the same opinion.

Given your schedule, would you have preferred to avoid the trip to Saudi Arabia for the friendly match on January 19?

This commitment was made last season.

We must respect it.

Is it good or bad?

That's another debate, but it's normal to respect a commitment when it's been made, I have no qualms about that.

Source: leparis

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