“I’ve got a little meniscus problem. I had some tests on Monday and the treatment is continuing.” Was the win over Toulouse a big boost for the squad?
“The win did do us a lot of good because we hadn’t enjoyed that winning feeling for a long time. It’s good for the morale. The three points help us start moving forward again.”
On Sunday, PSG plays host to OM. What do you think about this Marseille side?
“They’re a good team with talented players and a lot of depth in their squad. I think, in sporting terms, they have a big potential. But it remains a very tense match, like every game between PSG and OM. We have to play well and do everything to win.” Marseille play in Thursday in the Europa League at home to Copenhagen. Do you think that will have a bearing on Sunday’s match?
“They might feel the midweek game a little bit in the legs. But you have to look at what side the coach puts out and whether he rotates his squad a little or not. Les Marseillais won the first leg quite comfortably so chances are he will use a bit of turnover on Thursday.” PSG haven’t beaten Marseille at home since September 2004. Is that run going to end on Sunday?
“Well, there’s a statistic I didn’t know! I don’t know if this will be the year, but we certainly want to win. If we haven’t won since 2004, it means that OM have been better. We have to be stronger to beat them. We certainly need the win and everyone wants it badly.”
