The Spanish coach, very annoyed and upset, responded to the media after PSG‘s worrying setback against Atlético de Madrid (1-2) on Wednesday evening during the 4e Champions League day.
PSG qualification in danger
“Without a doubt. »
His analysis of the match
“I would have to watch this match again to analyze it in depth. But really, it’s inexplicable what happened in these three Champions League matches. It’s inexplicable but also unfair. We should have won our three home matches, and by a wide margin. But that’s not the case. The person responsible is me. It’s very difficult to explain a series of three matches (Girona, PSV, Atlético Madrid) where we were so superior and scored only four goals. This sounds like a bad joke. I feel very bad this evening, the team too, but we will have to get up and until the last day we will have to try and score. We need 20 clear scoring chances to score, the opponent sneezes and scores. We have to get up. There is no other possible option. »
If PSG lacks a real number 9
“Bring it to me if you have it, this player. This attacker, where did I get him from? I am true to my ideas. The day I fail in football, it will be with my ideas. Not with that of a journalist or a coach. I have no doubt that we are on the right path. Football rewards goals, not scoring chances. »
A PSG that is too predictable
« The 2e goal is a joke in bad taste. It’s football. I have faith in my players. But the 2e but puts us in an even more complicated situation. We have four C1 matches left and we will work to change the situation. I don’t work in the world of football being afraid. I have no doubt that decisions will be made in the event of poor results. In the Parc des Princes, no one gives up their arms, the supporters are there. But given our situation, I don’t know if we will qualify. »
The reason why Kolo Muani came into play
“Due to the situation of the match, I saw our opponent closing the match even more. They maintained that five-man line until the end, but unfortunately Randal couldn’t make things happen. I liked his attitude but in these situations, it’s not enough for one player to change everything. »
His speech to the players after the match
“I never speak with the players at the end of matches. There is nothing left to fix at this point. It’s too late. We need to lower the level of negative energy and tomorrow we will discuss the match in more detail. It’s an unfair outcome, life is unfair. We’ll see tomorrow, because it’s a shit day. We have to improve. We will prepare the next four matches like four Champions League finals. »
