His reaction, like that of all the members of the PSG family who have been scattered over the days and public appearances since the day of the accident, was expected. This Thursday, Christophe Galtier gave at the Camp des Loges his traditional pre-match press conference, two days before the reception of Clermont at the Parc des Princes for the 38th and last day of Ligue 1.
The Red & Blue coach first returned to the issue for a long time, before the press conference, at the microphone of PSG TV. "The heart is heavy, we make sure to be positive and have positive energy, to give strength and support to Sergio, his family, his mom, his partner... »
"He's a big, tough guy who fights"
"It's a difficult moment, but I often say and I've talked about it with the players, who are constantly asking for news, that you need hope, be positive, send maximum energy to Sergio. He's a big, tough guy who fights. This is the most important fight for him. You have to believe in life, in medicine. This week is incredibly tough, but we have to keep hope. It's amazing to go from a glass of champagne on Saturday night in Strasbourg to learning about the accident when you wake up on Sunday morning. »
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Christophe Galtier confirmed that the title party, scheduled for the last home game of the season, will be impacted by the situation: "There will be a strong message of support for Sergio. We are champions, there will be no joy or festivities but there will be at heart, for Sergio and for the fans, to play a beautiful football match and find pleasure in this difficult week. »
In front of journalists in the press room of the Camp des Loges, the Parisian coach reiterated these words: "The news we have is the one you have, that distills the hospital of Seville. Our doctor is in constant contact with the family and with the medical staff around Sergio. We have no more information than that. Regarding the party, you understand that there will be none. »
"We try as best we can to change our minds"
"It's a very difficult week, we're all affected. We went from a title Saturday night to a more than painful awakening Sunday morning. Everyone is obviously very affected, we try as best we can to change our minds through training sessions that do not correspond in any way to match preparation. We change our minds on the ground. We are all very united, we send a lot of positive vibes and energy to Sergio and his loved ones. In those moments, you have to have a lot, a lot, a lot of restraint, but bring a lot, a lot, a lot of support, keep hope. Sergio is a physically strong boy, we try to support him and send him the most positive vibes that can exist. »
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"All the time spent off the pitch, all our thoughts are with Sergio. As soon as we are on the field, we try to bring as many playful situations as possible so that the players can evacuate this pain, to see their companion fight. We try to bring pleasure into the session. It lasts 1h, 1h10, and the players take it like a bowl of oxygen. »
Sunday, May 28, the second goalkeeper of PSG, lieutenant of Keylor Navas and Gianluigi Donnarumma, was hospitalized in serious condition after receiving a violent blow to the head from a horse. His condition, stable according to the latest information, is still a source of concern while the player is still in intensive care.
On Tuesday, PSG canceled the annual gala dinner planned for its foundation, in respect for its player. It was also a question, in recent days, to adapt the title celebrations scheduled for this Saturday, all the players and the club having little taste for celebration in such special circumstances.