This Saturday at the Parc des Princes on behalf of the 12th day of the championship, PSG conceded a draw (2-2) against Bordeaux, its first of the season, in all competitions. This Wednesday, the capital club is going to Manchester to continue to believe in its chances of qualifying for the round of 16 of the competition. In the meantime, Thomas Tuchel displays his annoyance because he does not understand the performance of his team.
Why is your team so lacking in mastery?
THOMAS TUCHEL. We controlled the first period. We followed the plan, we were disciplined, strong, we created chances against a team against which it is hard. But we forgot to finish the match. We lacked determination, seriousness in the area. In the second, we lacked everything: effort, discipline … We lost the second period, it’s deserved. I don’t have an explanation yet. I don’t see any reason for the differences between the two halves. We can’t play like in the second half. We had enough time to recover after the last game. We need to talk to each other. It is our responsibility.
Do you blame your players?
I am very disappointed. I don’t want to accept our second period. It was eleven individualists. We can’t play in Ligue 1 like that. Without effort, you cannot win. Once is enough against Monaco but I was wrong. I have the feeling that we lost this match against Bordeaux. I can’t accept this.
Have you found the real Marco Verratti?
Yes, he was very strong. He came out at 2-2. With Rafinha, he was very strong. Both were very, very strong, very good. But we are a team and when they came out it was already 2-2.
Is this worrying in view of Manchester next Wednesday?
No. There is Bordeaux. I always defend my team when we give everything, but today I can not. We will talk about it and from Monday, we will talk about Manchester.
Does the Champions League occupy people’s minds too much?
It’s too easy. In Monaco, before Leipzig and after with Bordeaux, before Manchester. We started strong but we didn’t finish concentrating. It is our responsibility. In Monaco, there were reasons, the return of trips due to the international truce. I cannot accept today because we had three days to recover.
Is Kylian Mbappé blocked by the idea of his 100th goal for PSG?
I hope not. He thinks a lot. He can handle the pressure because it’s positive pressure, it’s going to happen. It’s a question of time.
Can Moise Kean hope for a starting place against Manchester United?
We have to analyze the game with the whole team. He can hope to play against MU.
Are you going to get Kurzawa, Marquinhos and Navas back in the Champions League?
Today I will say yes but there are more doubts for Kurzawa. For Marquinhos and Navas, we should have them thanks to the physiotherapists. We hope for all three.
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