PSG perhaps did not expect to be in a perilous situation in this Champions League group stage. Winners of Borussia Dortmund in the first match (2-0), the Ile-de-France residents fell heavily in Newcastle three weeks ago (4-1). The reception of AC Milan tomorrow at the Parc des Princes (9 p.m.) is already a turning point during this first round. A new defeat would seriously compromise the chances of qualifying for Luis Enrique’s men, who were widely criticized after the tactics implemented at St James’ Park.
It is a question of not suffering a new affront during this double confrontation (PSG will travel to San Siro on November 7). This is precisely what the Spanish coach fears at a press conference, well aware that he is facing a turning point for the rest of this season. “It’s a turning point for everyone. For us it’s a great opportunity, these two matches against AC Milan. Until the last day, I think we will not know (the names of the qualifiers, editor’s note). It will condition the circumstances of the last two days”he assures.
The pressure will be there
According to the PSG coach, this group is so balanced that everyone can finish first or last. “That’s why it’s the group of death: all four teams can move into this group.” Opposite, the Rossoneri also have their backs to the wall. After two draws in the first two matches, they occupy 3rd place in their group. Gianluigi Donnarumma, trained with the Lombards, also knows the importance of this double confrontation. “These are two complicated matches. I don’t know if they will be decisive, but they are important. We have to do our best to win tomorrow.”
“The pressure will be on both sides of the pitch. It’s a complicated match. We knew that we were going to play against a team that was returning to the Champions League (Newcastle, editor’s note). We made mistakes, we suffered from them when we made them. The difference in the Champions League is that you must not make mistakes, do as few as possibleexplains the Italian goalkeeper on the eve of this first confrontation between the two teams. Tomorrow must be a match where we must not make any mistakes. We must attack. Our team, our style, is to attack and try to hurt Milan.” It is said.
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