The Marseille captain spoke at a press conference this Wednesday in Kuwait, on the eve of the Champions Trophy against PSG.
To Kuwait City
Get in shape : «I’m better. Tomorrow (Thursday) I think I will be 100%. It was a tough week but I feel much better.»
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The issue : «The Nantes match (0-2 ), we must not forget it. Now we face Paris, it’s a final, for us and our supporters. It’s important to bring something back.»
Want to redeem yourself after Nantes : «The championship match (1-0 victory against PSG on September 22, Editor’s note) gives us a lot of desire. We know we play well when we have the right intentions. We have to show it, do good things, change the attitude we had against Nantes. We must approach this meeting in the best way.»
Make history : «Afterwards, the season is not over, but if there is a trophy at stake and against PSG, I would like to start there. We came to Kuwait to play this match. But there will still be the rest of the season, with things to do.»
The memory of the five-a-side defense against Paris : «Even if Nayef (Aguerd) is not there, Facu (Medina) is already ready to play. Whether there are five or four of us, we can do anything. It depends on us, the coach’s decision. We will follow the coach. We are 100% behind him.»
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Genonimo Rulli : «One of his greatest assets is his mentality. Even though he had (difficult) moments, I can say he had a fever before the match, but that’s not an excuse. He is very strong, reassuring for us. We have a lot of confidence in him».
The possibility of playing in Saudi Arabia in the future : «I don’t know… There are a lot of opportunities, a lot of players going to this championship. Personally, I would like to stay in Europe.»
Have personality : «This should be done every weekend. We have to do it against Paris and in the final, but also Nantes and the other teams. He asks me to talk to my teammates, have control with the ball, organize the team… It’s my responsibility in the team.»
The shortest path to a title : «It is clear that this is the shortest path, but not necessarily the easiest. We believe in it. We talked about it a lot within the group. We want to bring this title home, to Marseille.»
Kuwait’s welcome : «Kuwait welcomed us very well, with a lot of love, we are very comfortable here. Words for the people of Marseille? Stay with us. We are waiting for those who will be here. We know that we are an extra player on the pitch with them.»
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Comments collected at a press conference
