“The collective always wins”
over individuals, warned Robin Le Normand on Tuesday, defender of Real Sociedad on the eve of challenging Paris SG at the Parc des Princes (9:00 p.m.) in the round of 16 of the Champions League.
Asked about Kylian Mbappé at a press conference, this Spanish player of French origin explained:
“When we faced Messi, Ronaldo, they are exceptional players, they find solutions in closed matches”
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“But the collective always wins
,” he warned.
The San Sebastian club can win
“if we repeat what we have done in recent months, if we are strong in the duels, if we aim high and if we have clear ideas
,” added The Norman.
Although they are having a bad time in the league (7th), Real Sociedad finished first in their Champions League group, ahead of Inter Milan, whom they held to a draw twice.
“We have a very high defensive level, it comes from the collective, because it starts in front, we make it very complicated to attack
,” indicated Robin Le Normand.
Their coach Imanol Alguacil also warned:
“If Real Sociedad has a good day, they can win.
We are not in our best period but tomorrow it will be the Champions League, it will have nothing to do with it
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“also has weaknesses, it concedes a lot of goals
,” he added.
The Basque gave a hint on the tactics:
“I would like us to dare, to be true to ourselves, but I know that there will be times when we will need a lower block (than habit) so as not to give them too much space behind our backs
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Concerning his captain and striker Mikel Oyarzabal, uncertain for Wednesday's meeting, he assures that a decision has still not been made.