QUALIFICATION FOR THE FINAL
“We are very happy for the supporters and for the whole club to be taking part in another Champions League final. When we look back at our journey, at the injuries… we can only be happy. We can’t wait to play this final, in the beautiful city of Budapest.”
SHAPE OF THE SQUAD
“We will see how things go, but we will proceed as usual. We will pay attention to the players’ fitness levels, but to play a Champions League final, you need competitive minutes. And we will take care of the playing time each player needs in order to reach the optimal level of freshness for the final.”
BREST
“This is our last match of the season at the Parc des Princes. Naturally, we want to put in a great performance. We have the opportunity to achieve one of our most important objectives, which is to win Ligue 1. That is what we will focus on.”
DÉSIRÉ DOUÉ
“We have a lot of information from stats and player data. But we also pay attention to other things: the runs he makes, his body language, his attitude. We are very happy with what Désiré is doing. He is a young player, very effective and he is on the development curve we want.”
THE TURNOVER
“What we are trying to do is to do the best possible job for each player individually. If a player is not playing at a given moment, it is because it is better for him, because the most important thing is to win the three points, but also the players’ health. We make the decisions that are best for the pitch and for the players’ health.”
WARREN ZAÏRE-EMERY
“He can play anywhere. It’s incredible to watch him play. I really love this player, and this person. He plays everywhere, he plays all the time, regardless of his condition. And no matter his position, he is always at the level.”
THE FAMILY SPIRIT
“I can’t do anything about it. It all depends on the players’ attitude. They spend a lot of time together. These are very special moments over many years. It depends on their state of mind. We are all very happy to come to work every day, and that is very important for results. It’s a whole system, which makes a club function like a family.”
