Despite the good results of Paris Saint-Germain since the start of the season, coach Mauricio Pochettino is the subject of many criticisms regarding the style of play of his team. At a press conference on Monday, the Argentinian technician responded to his detractors.
Mauricio Pochettino has achieved a real development.
Leader of Ligue 1 with 11 points in advance and qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League by finishing 2nd place in its group, Paris Saint-Germain nevertheless arouses much criticism.
Despite good results, the reigning vice-champion of France is barely convincing in the game, the image of the two draws conceded against Nice (0-0) on Wednesday then Lens (1-1) on Saturday in the league. Faced with this situation, the Parisian coach Mauricio Pochettino logically crystallizes the criticisms.
Very quiet pouch
Present at a press conference on Monday, the Argentinian technician was invited to speak about his state of mind. And the PSG coach clearly took advantage of the question to make an update and answer his detractors. How I go ? I feel good, I feel very peaceful because I have the support of my players and that of a structure that knows what we are doing. We are in a process of progression with two things. First of all, the visible aspect with the team play, tactics, communication, the links that are created on the ground. But also the other links within the locker room in everyday life. These are things that only come with time. Both must grow up with a good balance, there is an internal process with adaptation, knowledge to build a solid group with the same goal., he explained.
We are in this process, with ups and downs, and it shows in the game. We need a better volume of play, a better performance, to better develop our ideas, to have a greater flexibility a team needs to face obstacles, explained Pochettino, who is therefore aware of the progress to be made in the game. I am very peaceful, I understand that I am at Paris Saint-Germain, it is a light that shines very brightly. It’s normal, we are qualified in the Champions League and we have an 11-point lead in the league, I understand that we have to say things and look for aspects to improve. I respect all opinions. Should we play better? Yes. Do we need to improve in several areas? Yes. But all the noise outside? These are noises … and that’s normal in such a club.
The Argentinian does not doubt
On his spear, Pochettino, after a first translation by his deputy, even decided to add a layer. We have great peace, clear ideas. We respect all opinions, but we follow our path. (…) We know where we are going. I have no doubt. And even though there may be storms, we will bring out the umbrellas, because after that it will be sunny and we, along with the fans, can then enjoy watching the team play in the best possible way. And we also want to enjoy playing football with good passes and many goals, that’s the goal. We want to make everyone dream, but before there is work, finished the Parisian. To dispel any doubts about his subject, Pochettino must hope that the work carried out will quickly bear fruit …
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