Thomas Tuchel during PSG-Bordeaux at the Parc des Princes, February 23, 2020. - SPENCER / SIPA

In camera, Kylian Mbappé's illness… PSG experienced a more serene climate before a big match in the Champions League. Thomas Tuchel agrees, but he wants to believe, of course, that his players will brave adversity to raise a goal at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday and finally qualify for the quarter-finals.

“In a match like this, it's super important (to have your supporters) to create a special atmosphere, and put pressure on our opponents. That, Kylian, gives a lot to think about. But it's a football match, we have to adapt. I am confident that we will be able to do it, "he said on Tuesday at the microphone of PSG TV, the traditional press conferences of the two teams having been canceled because of the coronavirus.

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Whatever players line up at kickoff, the plan is simple. Do not think too much and play forward, as usual. “We are a team that likes to attack, and we are going to attack. We will try to score as many goals as possible, ”promised the German coach. Who would also be content with a small 1-0 of families, of course. "We are not a team to play 1-0 (...) But I would be absolutely happy [with this score]! ", He recognized.

Parisians “in good rhythm” despite everything

The pressure is maximum on the PSG, which remains on three sharp failures in the eighth final. Parisians do not go into the unknown, but the cancellation of the warm-up lap in Strasbourg on Saturday, while Borussia beat Monchengladbach (2-1), is not the ideal preparation.

"The team is at a good pace," says Tuchel, who knows that adversity will be strong: "It is a very dangerous team, with a lot of speed, which likes to play in transition. You can't lose balloons too easily, too quickly, or in dangerous areas. We have to play attentively, and very intelligently. "

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