After the criticism, the encouragement.
While he had mentioned "a renunciation" in the pressing on the part of his three attackers on the lawn of Maccabi Haifa, Wednesday in the Champions League, Christophe Galtier has somewhat revised his judgment.
"Rewatching the match and after talking with each other, it's a fact, the trip, the two hours by bus, the heat, a very high humidity level allows you to contextualize, explained the coach of the PSG this Saturday at a press conference.
We had ten, twelve very interesting minutes, a big half-hour where we were in great difficulty.
We see a team block cut in half with unusual technical errors.
By modifying things, certain positions at half-time, we were much less cut in two.
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Confirmation against OL?
Invited to extend his reflection, in particular on the defensive investment of his three star attackers and the instructions he gave them in this area, Galtier took the opportunity to distribute some good points.
In particular towards Neymar, whom he considers to be the most invested in the withdrawal.
“He is the one who gives the best balance”, considers the technician.
“They all three have experienced a very high level, with this ability during the match to make decisions.
Of the three, Ney may be the player with the best defensive withdrawal.
Kylian (Mbappé) keeps a lot of pressure on the opposing defense, it's an important fixation point.
Leo (Messi), he has a totally different register, he is always very well placed, ”he continued.
Confirmation elements expected this Sunday, with the trip of PSG to Lyon for the shock of the 8th day of Ligue 1.
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