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the pain of elimination in the quarterfinals of the League champions Manchester City will face disappear probably not on the Paris-Saint-Germain. But Saturday, April 23, at the Stade de France, the League Cup won against Lille relieve probably a little this blow on the head. At the end of the match, in a little playful stage, Parisians expressed joy tinged with relief. Almost surprising joy, given the minor issue that might seem to represent this competition in season PSG
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Pastore, comeback win
A feeling that can perhaps be explained by the identity of those who forged this victory. The main craftsman has been Argentina’s Javier Pastore. Author of the first goal for his team, and the best Parisian field, El Flaco was decisive for his team in a season he has crossed limping. Constantly bothered by physical problems, the Parisian milieu has only played fourteen matches in Ligue 1, nine as incumbent. A few hours after the match in the mixed zone, the one who was elected best player of the final is back on his chaotic year and relief after this new title: “ I’m really happy because this was not a easy season for me. I have not had a serious injury but I have accumulated physical problems. It’s frustrating when you can not play. Today I had my chance and it went well . “
Hard to say what would have looked like the season if PSG Argentinian was fit to play in the appointment decisive, in the champions League. Against LOSC, Pastore brought his team a link in midfield who sorely missed him lately. Thanks to its technical quality and some nice breakthroughs, El Flaco was able to steer the game and find space for its partners. Absent from the European debacle, Javier Pastore hope therefore participate to endorse a new PSG reign of year, helping his team to circle against Marseille in the final of the Coupe de France on 21 May: “ This will be difficult. We have a month to prepare, but it is already a little in the head. Because we want to do the same: win, win always “
Marquinhos has respondent
If Pastore must absences during the season with his physical woes, others have the choice of coach. As often in the big teams, the League Cup is an opportunity to give playing time to substitutes and to reward them for their work. This was the case for Marquinhos, arguably the player whose status has made the most of this season swirl in the capital. The Brazilian twenty-one, perfect and insufficiently exploited according to some, has once again proved on the ground that it could legitimately claim more in this number.
Align in central defense alongside his compatriot Thiago Silva, he made a clean copy, always well placed, always safe in its interventions. If his position within the Parisian collective was mainly weighed against that of Serge Aurier, who for the quarter-final at Manchester City had lost to the right of defense, it can also be with David Luiz. Saturday night, Marquinhos has proven that it can evolve as well in the axis on one side. Courted by Barcelona, it might properly understand that the young Brazilian yields this summer the Catalan sirens. One thing is certain, it will have arguments to make the face of leaders PSG.
Sirigu, man cuts
Another tenant bench since the beginning of the season, Salvatore Sirigu, goalkeeper lining holder, Kevin Trapp, also delivered a strong performance. Shortly put to the Italian replied present wherever he could. Hidden by the wall on the Lille free kick, he could do nothing to prevent the ball getting to the bottom of the nets. This season, the pellets Trapp on his goal line will be questioned about the hierarchy of the guards at PSG. As Marquinhos, Sirigu has shown serious when Laurent Blanc has called on him. Holder designated for the national cup matches, the Transalpin will also have the opportunity to win the Coupe de France at the classic to be held in Saint-Denis in May. Despite its good performance, it seems unlikely that Trapp holder status be questioned. Always at, Sirigu could leave Paris this summer.
the return of Verratti
Finally, if in the aisles of the Stade de France Parisian supporters have welcome the return of their conductor Javier Pastore, they also had the pleasure of seeing back Marco Verratti. After the expulsion of Adrien Rabiot the 70 th minute, and when Paris had been joined to the score, the “ Marco Verratti ” rang out in the reserved seats the Parisians. A request endorsed in stride by Laurent Blanc, who launched his midfield for the last fifteen minutes.
The last fifteen minutes when the Italian, true to himself, strengthened Parisian environment with evidence of militancy and sealing the advantage of goal for his team. After the elimination against Manchester City, the Parisians had emphasized the absence of their Italian leprechaun, while injured. As for Pastore, this return comes a few weeks too late for PSG.
In the late season, the capital club has more curse Chronos the choice of coach. After the third consecutive League Cup, Nasser El-Khelaïfi, club president, has finally put an end to doubts about the future of Laurent Blanc: “ It was extended for two years, it will stay with us next year. When we lose, we lose, it is a collective responsibility. “
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