On the start of the OL season
Pochettino: “They are one of the best teams in France. There is a very great coach. In the end, they will be fighting for the first place.
On the position of Xavi Simons
Pochettino: “There is a big difference between the reserve and the first team. Xavi can play in different positions, as a torchbearer, he can also play on the side. Maturity comes with time, you have to take into account the team leadership, complementarities … “
Who is Hakimi’s understudy?
Pochettino: “Dagba is a right-back, Kehrer is more versatile. The youngsters will be in the squad.”
On absences
Pochettino: “It’s the same in every game, we always have to make choices. We have to put the players in the best conditions.”
An internship in Qatar in a complicated health context
Pochettino: “I’m not the right person to answer. Those who decide analyze what is the best decision to make.”
On Icardi’s weight during his vacation
Pochettino: “He’s fine. What photo are we talking about? His relationship with Mbappé? They haven’t played much together recently. They have different characteristics. They can be complementary.”
On Neymar’s return Sunday from Brazil
Pochettino: “There have been dates for his return, he continues to recover. He is on schedule for his recovery.”
PSG down against Lyon?
Pochettino: “All the teams have absent players. So do we. We have to adapt on a daily basis.”
On Messi’s package
Pochettino: “A new medical point has been established, that’s all we can say.”
Make way for the conf
Mauricio Pochettino will answer journalists’ questions after responding to the Parisian club’s website.
Pochettino on OL
Pochettino at the microphone of PSG before the conf: “It’s always difficult. It’s a classic. Lyon has a good team. It will be difficult. We are optimistic. How to manage with the Covid? We have to adapt every day . Sometimes we have to change our plans. “
Messi package against Lyon
PSG indicates this Saturday that Lionel Messi “will continue his post-Covid individual recovery protocol during the coming days.” The Argentinian is therefore forfeited for the shock against OL on Sunday night.
In addition, Di Maria, Draxler, Danilo Pereira, Kurzawa and Donnarumma are still in solitary confinement after their positive Covid test. Finally, Neymar “continues his care with members of the medical and performance staff of Paris Saint-Germain. His return to training is still expected in about 3 weeks,” said PSG.
Messi still absent from training
The presence of Lionel Messi for the match against OL on Sunday evening is more and more uncertain … The Argentinian is still not present this Saturday morning at the start of PSG training.
Bernat, Ramos and the young Yansane, Gharbi, Simons, Lavallée, Bitshiabu are present. A priori, no Covid return is to be reported.
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Hello everyone
Welcome to this live dedicated to Paris Saint-Germain. The capital club will face OL on Sunday evening at Groupama Stadium (8:45 p.m.), at the end of the 20th day of Ligue 1. On the eve of this shock, Parisian coach Mauricio Pochettino will speak this Saturday from 1:00 p.m. .
