Paris FC – Amiens: “a big reaction” from the Parisians expected under the eyes of Jürgen Klopp

Hot, Stéphane Gilli did not speak to his players in the locker room after the unexpected defeat (1-2) against the last Martigues last Friday. But after watching the match during the night, he admits to having been rather “virulent” during the debriefing on Saturday morning.

Very close to his players, very caring in nature, the Paris FC coach also knows how to bang his fist on the table when the situation requires it. With 7 points taken out of 21, the mathematical observation is edifying. “This match against Martigues necessarily sticks in my throat but it also reflects the last ones,” recognizes Stéphane Gilli. Afterwards, we hit 26 times, made 33 crosses and I didn’t see anyone cheating. But, we must show more desire to hurt the opponent. »

If some observers hastily linked this drop in results to the sale and the buzz it caused, internally, we refute this thesis. Whether it was the new owner Antoine Arnault or the management, everyone tried not to put more pressure on this group than was necessary. Of course, not everyone will be part of the new project in the event of a rise. But the market value of a player necessarily increases if he participated in an accession and he will find more possibilities to relocate elsewhere.

“Unconsciously, maybe some players feel a little more pressure,” says Gilli. But it must be positive. We have confidence in this group. The quality is there. We must not doubt and forget what we have done well over the past six months and even before. »

The staff nevertheless expects more from certain players. Especially those who are supposed to lift others up. “If we don’t have results, it’s not just a question of luck or success,” continues Gilli. You also have to provoke it, it won’t come by itself. A match is not only played on Friday evening or Saturday. You have to redouble your work during the week, taking everyone out of their comfort zone individually. For example, those who arrive at the deadline, arrive early or those who don’t like to go to work in the gym, go there more often… We each have to go and find things that we are not used to doing. I am waiting for a change in attitude and in daily work. »

Under the eyes of the new global director of football at Red Bull, Jürgen Klopp who will be present in the Charléty stands, Stéphane Gilli hopes for “a big reaction” against Amiens, which is taking the same negative curve (2 defeats in a row) as his team . “We are lucky to host a second time in a row, so we have no right to disappoint our audience again. I expect involvement, aggressiveness and concentration”

Vincent Marchetti and Maxime Lopez are back after their suspension. Author of a good comeback (15 minutes) after 13 months of absence (knee), Sofiane Alakouch is not yet fit to start and play an entire match.

In terms of the transfer window, there has been no significant progress this week. But the current bad situation will not change the strategy of the sports management which considers that it already has “a high quality group”. The only ones wanted therefore remain a fast right winger and a versatile left side defender capable of bringing real added value.