The match and his concern expressed on the eve of the match: “There was a logical concern after the break, with the idea of getting back into the swing of things, but the group managed the match well. We scored quickly and it boosted our confidence, it weakened the opponent.”
Carlos Soler: “He played at the back in the initial phase, but then he played mainly in the middle. He played very well, a goal and an assist, I am very happy with his performance.
Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola on the left, and the players who play less: “We discover players who have played very little together. Giving them play time allows them to get to know each other. This way, we can attack in both lanes, we are more unpredictable.
The Spaniards Carlos Soler and Fabian Ruiz: “They are players that I know well, that I have had in the selection. They always took advantage of the playing time they had. They scored, it’s important for them. The players who have played little since the start of the season have generally responded.”
Layvin Kurzawa: “In C1, he is not registered. He’s a PSG player, I know him well, I knew him as a coach in the opposing team. He has a good attitude.”
The same pattern against Milan… or not: “Every match is different. Four attackers? Maybe five, six or eight! The goal is to have 11 attackers and 11 defenders. Everyone played higher up, we saw Vitinha as a winger, Soler too. The idea is to all attack when we have the ball and to all defend when we lose. But we need adjustments in each match and that’s why we use different players.”
Ousmane Dembélé, still no goal: “I only think about enjoying the unique player he is from the bench. He stares at attacking players, he creates spaces, he takes risks… He can miss opportunities, but I don’t have to unblock him, I’m not worried at all. I’m in love with his game, no problem.”
Gonçalo Ramos’ efforts: “Ramos, Kolo, Asensio are players who are center forwards but defend when they lose the ball. When I see them defending, it gives me goosebumps. It gives the feeling of a group. When we see them do it, Kylian too, it’s spectacular.”
Comments collected at a press conference