Olivier Echouafni, coach of Paris Saint-Germain, returned to the microphone of PSG TV on the Parisian victory on Saturday against Montpellier as part of the 17th day of D1 2020-2021. A logically very satisfactory success for the Parisian coach, who dedicates the match to Luana (27-year-old midfielder seriously injured this week), while Paris had to play this difficult match between the two quarter-finals of the Champions League (0-1 defeat in the first leg).
Echouafni ” We will go to Lyon with a lot of motivation, to qualify.
“Before thinking of Lyon, we had to come out victorious in this match against Montpellier. The girls were admirable. It is the reward of a group that works well on a daily basis. They were at the top at all levels and especially in the state of mind.
We will go to Lyon with a lot of motivation, to qualify, to highlight our collective game and continue to make them doubt. The details will make the difference. We have no pressure. The pressure is on Lyon’s shoulders. I would like to dedicate this great victory to Luana who was injured, she will be sorely missed. “
Indeed, the Parisiennes achieved a very good performance in Montpellier. There was the risk of lacking concentration because of the Champions League, they were able to avoid this trap. What to obtain a beautiful victory against a formidable opponent. This allows in particular to stay ahead of D1 with 1 point ahead of OL.
But before facing the Lyonnaises for the championship (the match has been rested on a date not yet communicated), PSG find them on Wednesday for the quarter-final second leg of the Champions League. A new big challenge for Echouafni and his players. There will be nothing easy, but it is far from impossible for Paris to qualify. We must give the maximum with solidarity and confidence.
