Asked about the possibility of doing without Angel Di Maria once again the source of two Parisian goals against Bastia (2-0), the coach of PSG took an unexpected response Friday evening.
At Parc des Princes
Laurent, you want to restart the machine . It’s done …
Laurent Blanc : Yes. All coaches are in the same situation. During the first half of the season, we played a lot of matches, with the arrival many victories, there has been a lot of determination to get this. And when comes the winter break, we loose a bit and this is normal. Like all teams, we had “disconnected” a little, enjoyed our families. When to return, mentally, we must restore some decision.
Are some heavy legs after training in Doha? We think a
little in the future with the Champions League and we work a lot during that time. We have high goals in February, March, April. Also in May I hope. You have to take that risk of working, to shake some organizations. Even have some heavy legs in January, to have some aches. With more adverse weather conditions like in Wasquehal, it’s that the matches are not fully controlled. It takes a series of 4 or 5 matches to feel on top. Especially physically. To realize its full potential. But this game was fun although the first twenty minutes were winded, even if there were some technical waste. There still had interesting things to notice, especially the animation on our side which was very good.
coach that you may happen to Di Maria?
can dispense with everyone, even the coach. Nobody is indispensable to PSG. I am fortunate to have a quality workforce, quantity. And when the number is complete, I really have the choice of king. From qu’l is a player who has any physical glitch, we can afford to play it safe or take it out right away. This was the case of Thiago Silva because he felt knee pain. Marquinhos expected. We have this chance then. I recognize that I’m lucky compared to some of my colleagues. But you must use it too. We have 11 games in 40 days if we continue our adventure in the national cups. So if I do not do it is that I am a fool. My players train very well. But unfortunately, even if they are motivated, even if they train well, even if they do everything they can to play, you can only play eleven. We must make choices. As soon as there is any doubt, it is therefore not hesitate. We’ll have to try to keep this number in full as long as possible.
What you have here is to explain Cavani?
Yes. I liked the game at Caen. It was a tough game just before unplugging. In the luggage of players, there were more than flip flops and shorts than anything. I know this is very difficult, especially for the South Americans. I feared. Especially in the state of mind. I think it was very good. With the involvement of all. I found it logical to restart the season with the same team.
A word about Thiago Motta who hit 174 balls, a record over the last 10 years in Ligue 1. Is it irreplaceable?
No, it is not irreplaceable. He has a way of playing which fits very well with this philosophy of play. When there are teams that cower behind, balloons all pass through the center circle. So that’s a lot of keys. This is an important element as you know because it affects a lot but loses little. That’s to be noted. The ratio is really good.
Javier Pastore made his return to competition after a very complicated first part of the season. Was there a card to play in 2016?
Everyone has a role to play. Whether Javier or another. But you have to play. You have to be fit to play. You have to have the necessary conditions to play. It is not enough to play. It should be good. Javier had a first part of the season very difficult for him. It was late in preparation due to the final of the Copa America. After he had a multitude of injuries: calf, hamstring, conjunctivitis even though it was in some smile. The season starts now. He made a good internship. It is now into overdrive. It will be difficult because there is a team that has done a very good run so far. He must cling.
Maxwell scored a magnificent goal. He is a player that is not often. Is this an example for you?
Yes, this is an example for young players. He is very professional. Very technically gifted but also very hardworking. It has remarkable longevity. Largely due to its seriousness. And it is a boy who knows better and better. He used to make us fairly regular performances. And there, is one more. With occasional class actions. There was one at the Stade de France the right foot. Tonight it was the left foot. Try to get the goal he scored, you stayed a while in front of goal before scoring. Congratulations to him.
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