Even if for him PSG will still need time to digest the elimination in the knockout stages of the Champions League against Real Madrid, Mauricio Pochettino is delighted with the face shown by his team to win this Sunday evening against Lorient (5 -1), at the end of the 30th day of Ligue 1. The Parisian coach was logically questioned about the great match of Kylian Mbappé, author of two goals and three assists against Merlus.
Is PSG cured?
MAURICIO POCHETTINO. I don’t think you can heal so quickly from an injury as deep as elimination in the Champions League. It will take time. But it was good to win, to stay on track in Ligue 1 which is the only competition we have left to play until the end of the season. We had to take the three points to maintain the distance with our opponents (OM are second, 12 points behind PSG, editor’s note). It’s also good to have seen the players having fun like this (Sunday) evening.
Is this the best match of the Neymar-Mbappé-Messi attacking trio?
It’s always important that our offensive players score, we know that. It’s good for the team and for them. We are very happy with their game.
Isn’t Ligue 1 too small for Mbappé today?
Since my arrival, I have always had enormous respect for Ligue 1. I have always had respect for the coaches, the players and the teams. Do not underestimate this championship, not at all! We must respect him as much as the others.
Is he the best player in the world?
Kylian is obviously one of the 3, 4 or 5 best players in the world. there is no doubt.
Were you surprised by the whistles towards Sergio Ramos?
We were all affected, we all felt it. It is a consequence of the frustration and disappointment of elimination in C1, but Sergio is a great champion like the other players who are part of the workforce.
How have you felt Gianluigi Donnarumma in recent days, and this Sunday evening, when he is going through a difficult period at club and national level?
I found him better, he is a boy who is young. This is the first experience he has had outside his home since leaving Milan, this experience will make him gain in maturity. He has the support of the rest of the team and the whole club.
