“I think both teams are in similar circumstances. Lens have to play the Coupe de France final a week after the league season ends, and we have the Champions League a week after that. We need to manage playing time, and I think Pierre Sage will do the same as me. These are the best two teams of the season, without a doubt. We’ll be looking to show what we’re capable of, and I think it’s going to be a very interesting match.”
“At the start of the league campaign, no one would have imagined this from Lens. Since I arrived here, this is the first time a team has really put us under pressure. It’s been a source of motivation throughout the season, but it’s been very tough. We must emphasise that – they deserve to be in the Champions League. Congratulations to them. Tomorrow, we’ll be looking to play a proper top-level match against a Champions League side. But I’ll say it again, congratulations to Pierre Sage on their season and on the way his team plays. It’s incredible what he’s achieved this season with Lens.”
“It’s important to know how to manage these two matches this week. You have to manage playing time, because there are only three days between the last match and tomorrow’s game. But we’re going to show what kind of team we are, and what our ambitions are. Every time we play in the Paris Saint-Germain shirt, it’s a responsibility. I see tomorrow’s match as a celebration, in one of the best stadiums in France in terms of atmosphere. We’re motivated for this match, and it’s also the best way to prepare for the Champions League final.”
“I’m not worried, because when you’re about to play a Champions League final, even if you’ve had a month’s rest beforehand, you’re ready in a day. It won’t be a problem.”
“I think it’s very positive. Éric Roy has always spoken highly of us, and he’s someone I really like because I admire the way he coaches and the way he plays with his team. It’s wonderful to see them acknowledge us. They’re acknowledging us because we’re winning, but above all for the way we’re winning. We always try to respect all our opponents.”
“Fabian is a unique player. He’s sometimes the complete opposite of what you might expect. He may seem slow, yet mentally he’s the player who reacts the quickest. He’s a player I really like. What he brings to the team is the technical and physical ability to show exactly what needs to be done, both on and off the ball. After three months out of action, he showed just how valuable he is as soon as he returned. I’m very happy to have him back, and we need to manage his minutes carefully, because he’s played a lot in recent matches.”
