Thomas Tuchel currently have to do one thing above all: calm down. Because the excited environment of Paris Saint-Germain Hyper ventilated since Saturday. Since Edinson Cavani in the League game against Bordeaux (1:0) injured her hip and had to be replaced. Prompt Tuchel has been peppered with the question: is now the next star striker for longer? Finally, Neymar will be absent due to an injury to the midfoot for at least two months.
So consoled Tuchel once: “There is not only a Plan B, I have a lot of. We also have a Plan D.“
The German coach puts in Paris, more and more in the focus For now it goes in the competition in the decisive Phase, the club owners, the Qatari sheikhs, the most define: the Champions League. This Tuesday PSG denies the eighth-final first leg at Manchester United (21 clock/live on Sky). All the national title for the Qataris only of secondary importance. You want to trophy eyes. For this, they have invested huge sums in their luxury squad. And Thomas Tuchel is to Refine the Parisian high-gloss project.
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The 45-Year-old knows that more is expected as the sovereign in France, currently with a ten-point lead (and two less completed Games as second-placed Lille). And he dares, of course. Otherwise, he would not be so offensive with the possible failure of the Cavanis. To whom is the Parisian Fans in a duel with Manchester United can count, made it clear with his Plan D statement: on him.
In his first half year in Paris has given Tuchel a lot of respect. Of course, because he leads the team from one victory to the next, and also the heavy preliminary round group in the Champions League with FC Liverpool and SSC Napoli as the first graduated. But also, and weighs at least as hard, because he proves that he leads with big Egos-studded squad. “He makes it very charming and is fully recognized”, says Gernot Rohr, has trained many of the French clubs and is currently Nigeria’s national team takes care of. “With its direct and trusting way, he has brought all the Stars.” Tuchel will not expire in the Dortmund pattern. Finally, he was criticized after his departure from Dortmund, he had become disenchanted not only with the club heads, but also with some of the players. He had failed in his strict Regiment.
Close. Thomas Tuchel maintains his Stars in a close relationship.Photo: Franck Fife/AFP
In Paris, Tuchel, from the beginning, was a much more open and relaxed. After the first title win in August, the French Supercup, he grabbed a microphone and sang in front of his players “Happy” by Pharell Williams. Also, the employees of the club, he quickly won for himself. In September, he invited all PSG employees in a Restaurant – more than 70 people. So he scored huge. Also, the fact that he speaks excellent French, leaves an impression.
much more important is of course that the players follow. What is Superstars with some divas exemplary attitude as Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, Cavani or Angel di Maria is probably the trickiest task in Paris. But the masters Tuchel brilliantly. “He is loving, but also knows when it is necessary to pull us by the ears,” said Neymar to the TV channel “BeIn Sports” on Tuchel. “He is a very calm person, but it also requires a lot of. He always wants the Best for every player.“ Earlier, the Brazilians had already stressed that in the case of “Canal+”: “Tuchel, I give everything.”
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And Thomas Tuchel are also all for Neymar. As the Brazilians a week ago, his 27. Birthday with an ostentatious Party under the Motto “A night in Red” is celebrated, also appeared Tuchel – in the red suit. To have Neymar at his side, has been a well-Tuchel’s main move. Be the second most important merit: “PSG clock is now a lot more flexible,” says pipe. “You can now play seven different systems.” Because in the sporting areas, he acts mostly as uncompromising as in Dortmund or Mainz.
So Tuchel will be with the PSG sporting Director Antero Henrique, estranged, because he is with the transfer of the Portuguese not at all satisfied. Tuchel had demanded vehemently, he need two defensive midfield players, as the Italians Marco Verratti was long down, and only slowly recovered. However, shortly before the end of the winter transfer period, he got by Henrique only one: the Argentine Leandro Paredes, required for 45 million euros from Zenit St. Petersburg. Really excited Tuchel of this new addition is apparently not. Much to say but now that he is in dispute with Henrique as the winner – and the Portuguese have to go in the summer. Finally, Tuchel even the backing of the Qatari head of state Emir Tamim Al Thani. The majority shareholder of PSG after a personal Meeting in the past year for Tuchel.
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With this great confidence in the back of your hand Tuchel now, therefore, in the duel with Manchester United. He will probably even more than a Plan D.
