Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse clashed this Friday at the Parc des Princes in the frame of the 12th day of Ligue 1 2024-2025. A meeting which ended with a Parisian victory 3-0 (PSG/Toulouse video summary). After this match, the team coach Toulouse Carles Martinez Novell spoke out at a press conference. He was understandably frustrated by the result, but don't forget that there are positives to take away. Nor that PSG is necessarily a difficult opponent to face.
Martinez Novell « we have to be clinical on both surfaces. »
“A severe result?
Yes, I find the score a little harsh but we can't change it. When we face PSG at the Parc des Princes, we have to be clinical on both surfaces. All the feelings mixed because we knew how to generate chances and as the minutes went by, we said why not equalize. We had to equalize.
But when we took the second (84th) and third goals (90th+1), it gave us a headache because we were pushing at that moment. We are not happy with the result. Despite everything, it's a match that will make us grow mentally. We knew how to hang on.
Martinez Novell « It’s not an all-black or all-white match. »
Do you think this match will help you for the rest of the season?
When you encounter this type of opponent, you have to want the ball. That said, it's not an all-black or all-white match. We saw good things in our ability to produce plays. I found that we were quite good in defense. I am also satisfied with our state of mind. “, remarks relayed by The Team.
There is bound to be disappointment, because Toulouse has long been close to PSG in scoring. And there have been some great opportunities during this period. Except that efficiency is part of football and high level football. The Parisians were better. This is also the case in the game.
Which is not shameful for Toulouse, given the Parisian squad. It must also be emphasized that the Toulouse people knew how to pose problems, there were interesting things. With still work to improve, of course.
It's up to TFC and its coach to use this match to move forward. You have to learn the lessons, without overwhelming yourself. Toulouse can focus on the future, with matches that are a priori more affordable.
