Marquinhos (defender and captain of PSG, after the 1-1 draw in Dortmund): “Qualification was our second objective and first place, the first. There were opportunities. We could take this first place but it is important to be qualified, to keep this goal of the Champions League alive. Between now and the round of 16, we will have to prepare to be better because there are big opponents. Lack of efficiency? There are many things to improve. The detail in the finish is important. We had chances in the first half and if we had scored, it would have changed the match a lot… The coach will analyze it carefully, we will do it too. Already, we have had a better performance away from home compared to Newcastle and Milan. You still have to grow and be better in the next step. The group is progressing.
We have a playing philosophy to have the ball, press high and go after the opponent. We therefore take risks behind, often being one against one. It’s normal. We work on our strengths, and it’s not about staying behind while waiting for the opponent. The coach focuses a lot on our strengths, that’s our philosophy. There are a lot of improvements to be made and the coach often says that he is far from what he wants for his team. Little by little we will grow. There have been a lot of changes in the squad, a lot of players who are still adapting to Paris, everything around… There are a lot of improvements to be made, it’s with the time, the training, the matches that we will get there. (on Canal)
