PSG will welcome 2023 at home against Lens, an important clash where they can gain more momentum to strengthen their leadership in the league. In the preview, Christophe Galtier addressed the media to assess the excellent work of his counterpart Franck Haise in charge of a team that is second in the table. Neymar, sanctioned, is not available. Another setback was added to Messi’s well-known absence.
Neymar’s absence: “Noticeable, of course. Like Messi. Knowing that I won’t be available to play against Lens, I started thinking about what tactical system would help us the most ”
The Lens, a rival to be reckoned with: “The hardest part so far? Based on the classification, without a doubt. They set out to come out on top and they succeeded. They arrived in great shape, very smart I must say. They won all eight home games they played in the league. Franck Haise is a good coach, with the ability to correct the weaknesses of his team”.
winter market: “I am satisfied with the team I have. Nothing comes if nothing leaves. I am in permanent contact with Luis Campos, and so far no footballers have requested us. January is very long and if someone is not happy, we will talk to each other.
Playing on January 1, a risk: “We have a routine. We will train tomorrow, although I know it will be a difficult session. I don’t know what the players will do at night, what they will eat or drink, but I have faith in them. They are professional people and they know how much we have at stake”.
Pele’s death: “Marquinhos and Neymar talked about him yesterday. He is a player who marked several generations. I never saw him play, but I saw many reports and he was a pioneer. We send our condolences to his family and Santos. Pelé will always be part of the respectable list of the best football players in history”.
Mbappé and the World Cup hangover: “I understand your statements, logically it is difficult for you to digest the defeat in Qatar. In any case, he showed his ambition to win again and it is difficult in such situations. He has the mentality of a world-class player. Today I see him smiling, he looks focused and improving week by week. This year he played 56 games and scored 66 goals. I’m lucky to have him.”
Mbappé: I understand your statements, it will be difficult for you to digest the defeat in the World Cup, but you have shown your desire to win and it is difficult in such situations. He has the mentality that a world class player should have. Now he’s smiling, he’s focused, and improving week by week. He played 56 games, scored 66 goals, we were lucky.
Source: La Verdad
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