He wore the two jerseys, he knows the two cultures. For Benoît Cauet, the PSG-interim final on Saturday will not be a match like the others. The former French midfielder, passed by Paris in 1996 then by Inter during four seasons, seemed to be well placed to decide between his two former clubs. And while many were waiting to know which camp he would choose – with the secret hope that he betrays for each other – the interested party delivered a response as unexpected as nuanced.
“The two clubs invited me for this final”Cauet told Goal.com. “These are two very large teams, with whom I have a strong link. »» And when making a choice, he boots in touch: “I will already be happy to be there, to see these two teams that have deserved their place. »» No edge therefore, but an assumed balance posture. One way to show that attachment to the past does not fade as confrontations.
Asked about the forces involved, Cauet evokes “Two solid collectives, capable of neutralizing themselves”. For him, the details will make the difference, whether it is “With a stopped kick or a gesture of individual genius”. If he underlines Inzaghi's work on the Italian side, he is full of praise on Luis Enrique, “One of the best coaches in PSG history”according to him.
PSG-interim final: Cauet plays the neutrality card
Cauet believes that Paris deserves its place: “They suffered, they grew up. Today, they have a real collective identity. A strong recognition coming from a man who has seen the club evolve from the inside. But then again, he refuses to sell the skin of the bear before the hour: “There will be only one winner, we will see. »»
Finally, on the controversy around support for PSG, Cauet remains faithful to its line: “Everyone is free. In Italy too, we do not necessarily support the rival. It's the game, it's football. »To good hearing.
