This Tuesday, PSG receives Bruges on the last group day of the Champions League. Already qualified for the round of 16 of the competition, Paris is sure to finish second in the group, behind Manchester City. Mauricio Pochettino, PSG coach, was at a press conference at the Parc des Princes on Monday a few hours after the announcement of Sergio Ramos’ new package.
Are you going to continue with the goalie rotation?
MAURICIO POCHETTINO. It’s a different situation than anything we’ve known before, us or you. We have two very good goalies. It’s our way of dealing with it by making them play. These are the right symbols and this is a good opportunity for them. For now, they are playing two games apiece but that may change.
Why is Sergio Ramos still forfeited? Who made the decision?
In planning, it was the first time he had warmed up since the game in Saint-Etienne. He participated in the toros then he continued his indoor work. We will follow the evolution. It was planned. It is not a decision of the technical staff, it is the responsibility of the medical staff and the performance sector.
What did you learn from the first leg in Bruges?
We had started well. They are a quality, combative team, they are hard to beat. It’s the deadline of the last day with the possibility of qualifying for the Europa League for her. This game is coming well to improve.
What is PSG’s style of play if you had to describe it to someone who has never seen them play?
Anyone who hasn’t seen PSG play this season is an alien. Everyone has an opinion on PSG, for better or for worse. Everyone knows how we play. Everyone has their opinion, you have yours.
Are you going to preserve Marco Verratti?
There was no decision made. He is available, he is in good energy. We will see tomorrow morning (this Tuesday) at the hotel, see if it is okay.
How do you deal with the pressure? How are you doing ?
Thanks for the question. I feel good, I am calm. I can feel the support of my players, of the club structure. She knows what we’re doing, how it’s going. We know the process in which we are involved. There is the field but also other aspects, internally. There is adaptation, understanding, communication, creating links in the locker room to improve on the pitch. I am at ease because I feel this process well. We know that in a team like PSG, there is a light that shines very strongly, there are noises around. It’s part of the club. But this light does not advance the process. We know where we are going. Despite all the storms, we will not deviate from the direction we have taken. After the storm comes good weather and we can share it with everyone.
