Driven by the ambition to start the year 2025 in the best possible way, the Monegasque captain spoke on the eve of the Champions Trophy against Paris Saint-Germain in Doha (5:30 p.m. French time).
He is returning to the group for a big occasion. Affected at the end of last year, Denis Zakaria will indeed be present to play the Champions Trophy this Sunday in Doha against the Ligue 1 champion and winner of the Coupe de France, PSG (kick-off 5:30 p.m. French time ). An important meeting with a title at the end, which the red and white captain spoke about to the press. Excerpts ????️
On preparing for the match
We prepared well, and we had time to analyze our opponent. Especially since we recently played them in the championship, so we will have to develop our game to hope to leave with the Champions Trophy.
For me, this Champions Trophy is indeed a chance to win a title. But beyond that, it is also important for the Club to seek this title. It's a final, so it's played to be won, so we're going to do everything we can to win.
Denis ZakariaAbout the issue
About the confrontation in Ligue 1
We had a good match against them, but we will definitely have to improve our concentration, because there were a few jumps unfortunately. Then, defensively we could also have done better. But it's another match tomorrow, we have analyzed our mistakes, and we will do our best to win and bring home the trophy.
A first career title?
For me, this Champions Trophy is indeed a chance to win a title. But beyond that, it is also important for the Club to seek this title. It's a final, so it's played to be won, so we're going to do everything we can to win.
First title since 2017
I actually know that AS Monaco has been waiting for a trophy since this last championship title. The team is focused on this match, and we all want to win this title, so once again we will do everything to do it.
It's special to come here to Qatar to play this match, even if it's not the first time for me, because I played twice in this stadium with Switzerland at the 2022 World Cup. a magnificent venue, I remember that the atmosphere was also up to par, so I think the atmosphere will be good tomorrow.
Denis ZakariaOn installations in Qatar
On reception for the match
It's special to come here to Qatar to play this match, even if it's not the first time for me, because I played twice in this stadium with Switzerland at the 2022 World Cup. a magnificent venue, I remember that the atmosphere was also up to par, so I think the atmosphere will be good tomorrow.
It's a great destination to play these kinds of matches, because of the quality of the infrastructure. We will therefore do everything tomorrow to put on a great show and try to take this Champions Trophy.
