"There are times when you go overboard, you have to assume": Strasbourg coach Thierry Laurey was annoyed with the style of play and the "chamgrages" of Neymar, Wednesday evening, after the 16th round of finals Cup of France in which the Brazilian PSG went out injured.
"Assuming sometimes is taking a few hits". "Assuming sometimes is taking a few shots, I understand that my players are tired of seeing players trying to lure them, to taunt them, and at some point they have the right to be caught. is not forbidden, "said Thierry Laurey. "I do not mind protecting people, but there are limits too, when you make a back pass, you make fun of it," he said.
"We have to protect the players". Is this a reason for beating Neymar? Asked a reporter. "I did not say that," retorted Laurey before getting upset leaving the room: "Go ahead, write your bullshit!" "We have to protect the players, I can not follow a coach who says it's our fault when we're hurt," said Paris coach Thomas Tuchel, a few minutes later in a press conference. Neymar came out injured in the hour of play in the Parisian victory (2-0), while PSG dispute in less than three weeks a round of 8 first leg of the Champions League Manchester United.