Pochettino on Gueye’s low playing time
“He’s a player who was 50 days out of the group, just like Abdou Diallo. When they came back, they were less well physically. We found that they had trouble getting back to their usual level. Players were in better conditions than them to face the deadlines. I have already explained it to the players.”
Pochettino on the last big meeting of the season
“It’s clear that it’s an important and different game for both sides. It’s the most important game in France. For us, it’s a final, we have to get on the pitch and be ready.”
Pochettino on coaching Mbappé
“I have a good relationship with him, as with all the players. With him, the relationship was built over time. He is someone we have seen grow up. We are happy to see how he is developing. He let himself be trained, that’s where he shows his great humility and his desire to be better every day.”
Pochettino on his similarities and differences with Sampaoli
“I don’t know. It’s difficult to make comparisons. I don’t really like comparisons. Everyone trains as they feel, with their ideas and according to their personality. But for sure we have was inspired by Marcelo Bielsa.”
Pochettino on Marseille’s strengths
“It’s a team that has a lot of dynamism and is having a good season. Some players have very good technical quality. There is a good collective with qualities in quick attacks. It’s a match with a special connotation. “
Pochettino on the state of mind of the group
“I think we have a group that knows the importance of the Classic. But also the importance for the club and the fans. We talked about the importance of finishing the season well. We hope to be able to give our best version on Sunday to take the three points.
Pochettino addresses the supporters
“We are stronger with the fans, they give us extra strength. We know we are stronger when they are on our side. I would like them to support the team during the matches and leave differences for before or after the game.”
Pochettino on the importance of PSG-OM
“It’s a special game, I have the chance to play Classics being a player and a captain. It’s a game where there are more than the three points at stake. It’s an important game.”
Pochettino on the opportunity to redeem himself in the eyes of the fans
“The championship is the main objective. The objective is also to win this Classic”
The medical point of PSG before OM:
– Abdou Diallo continues his rehabilitation work and will resume training with the group next week.
– Ander Herrera’s return to collective training has been postponed until next week.
– Layvin Kurzawa will resume, as planned, next week after his calf injury.
– Julian Draxler undergoes treatment at the Ooredoo Center after surgery on the external meniscus of his right knee.
– Leandro Paredes is also continuing treatment with the Club’s medical staff after his operation for pubalgia.
Romain Mabille becomes president of Collectif Ultras Paris
According to our information, Romain Mabille has once again become president of the Collectif Ultras Paris, which brings together the main supporters of PSG at the Parc des Princes and outside. A CUP which, again on Sunday evening, will be silent against OM to make its dissatisfaction known.
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Kurzawa is in care
A video is circulating this Saturday on social networks, showing Layvin Kurzawa stuck with his Ferrari in front of the closed gate of Camp des Loges, and forced to leave. In reality, the Parisian defender – injured – entered the training center through the second access, in order to go to treatment, as planned. Adbou Diallo, also in care, thus arrived at the same time as Kurzawa.
Bruno Rodriguez will be present at the Parc des Princes
Having had his right leg amputated a few weeks ago, former PSG striker Bruno Rodriguez will be present at the Parc des Princes this Sunday (at 8:45 p.m.) to support his former club against Olympique de Marseille.
In a maintenance granted to the club, Rodriguez returned to the atmosphere of the stadium when he scored the winning goal against the Marseillais in 1999: “I had never experienced such an atmosphere. I was in heaven. The Park was on fire. I have an unforgettable memory.”
Messi, Neymar and Mbappé in training
The day before the clash between PSG and Olympique de Marseille, Mauricio Pochettino was able to count on his stars in training. Including Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappé and Angel Di Maria. Left to rest in Clermont, Marquinhos is also present, as is goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
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A strike by Parisian supporters
If they will be present at the Park on Sunday, the Parisian Ultras will not encourage their team, to express their dissatisfaction.
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Welcome to this direct dedicated to PSG. The capital club, leader of Ligue 1 and close to a tenth title of champion of France, will receive its great rival, OM, Sunday evening at the end of the 32nd day (8:45 p.m.).
This Saturday, Parisian coach Mauricio Pochettino will speak at a press conference from 1:15 p.m.