Achraf Hakimi confided in PSG TV then at a press conference this Tuesday on the eve of PSG/Arsenal. And the Moroccan right side is counting on the support of Parisian supporters to put pressure on the Gunners.
Before the semi-final first leg Arsenal/PSG (0-1), Mikel Arteta had urged London supporters to create an incandescent atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium. But the early goal of Ousmane Dembélé had quickly cooled the London atmosphere and the Parisians had finally won the battle on the ground like the stands. This Wednesday, the Parc des Princes will be boiling and will not stop singing, even in the event of the Gunners score.
Present at the PSG TV microphone this Tuesday, on the eve of the match, Achraf Hakimi stressed the importance of the 12th man for Wednesday evening: “Since I have been in Paris, I have to thank the supporters for all the support they give to the team. It’s very important, we feel it. tomorrow, we are going to need supporters more than ever, inside and outside the stadium. It is very important. We must make sure that Arsenal feels what the Parc des Princes is. »»
-“The public and the stadium will make noise and put a little pressure on arsenal”
Later at a press conference, Hakimi was again questioned on the huge expectation of Parisian supporters before this semi-final return of Champions League: “We are all aware of the type of match that awaits us tomorrow. The whole city of Paris will follow this match. We have a lot of desire. I also believe that this is a point in our favor because the public and the stadium will make noise and put a little pressure on Arsenal. It has already happened to us against City. We lost, but they continued to support us and in the end we were able to overthrow the situation. »»
Regarding the state of mind of the team on the eve of this important match, Hakimi broadcast a lot of serenity, like Luis Enrique after him: “The team is very confident. We can’t wait for the match to start to show what we can do and reach this final ”. Regarding the approach of the match, the Moroccan assured that the goal in advance acquired in the outward journey was not going to change anything in the team’s game plan.
“The pressure (from the goal in advance) is a good pressure. Tomorrow is a match that all players and all children dream of playing. This pressure must be used in the best way. Our style of play will not change. The coach has always insisted on this. Whether we are led or lead, our style of play will never change. Tomorrow it will be the same thing. We will keep the same personality with and without balloon. This is the key to our team. »»
