On the eve of the Champions League match against Bayern Munich, PSG midfielder Vitinha presented himself at a press conference.
The PSG addresses an important meeting in
Champions League. Ranked for the moment outside the qualifying places for the rest of the competition (25th place), the Parisian club will be keen to achieve a great feat on the lawn of the
Bayern Munich this Tuesday evening (9 p.m.
Canal Plus Foot). To do this, the Rouge & Bleu will have to raise their level of play, particularly in finishing. Present at a press conference this Monday, the Parisian community, Vitinhaanswered questions from the media.
His good match against TFC (PSG TV)
“It feels good to score against
Toulouse (3-0 victory). We all have to make this effort. We must have this desire to score. It was good in the last match, the fact that I scored, like João Neves et Beraldo. We have to score goals. »
How to motivate yourself after a frustrating defeat against Atlético Madrid?
“Play a match of Champions League is the biggest motivation, especially against a team like Bayern. You couldn't have greater motivation. Even though we lost to
l'Atlético (1-2), motivation is incredibly high. »
Is there any form of pressure?
“We have to take the positive out of this type of pressure. We know we have to win. It is not decisive because we are not eliminated if we lose but, with the PSG we have to win every match. We come to win. Tomorrow's is no different. We don't come here to expect a result, no no, we come to win. »
The return of Gonçalo Ramos
“He is very happy. It's been a long time. All the players who are out there for so much time miss the pitch. We are here to help him. »
Does he sense the change in PSG's project, now focused on the collective?
“It can be seen in the speech of the president, the coach, the type of players who come to the team, the Campus. If you add all that up, you can see which direction the project is going. I like this type of project. The team is well connected with this type of project. »
Barcola's ineffectiveness in C1
« Pour Brad (Barcola)that's not a question. We all want him to score, but it's the whole team. We can't just ask the attackers to score. Against
Toulousewe scored thanks to two midfielders and a defender (João Neves, Lucas Beraldo et Vitinhaeditor’s note). It can make the difference. »
What does Kimpembe's return mean for the group?
“He hasn’t been here for a long time. We are all really happy for him. He's past the worst. Now he has to enjoy it. I sent him a message to give him strength. »
His view on Bayern Munich
“We know that we are going to face a great team with world-class players. It's been quite a few matches since they conceded a goal (6 clean sheets in a row, editor's note). We know which team we are facing. I'm sure they will put pressure, we will try to upset them. If we follow the coach's plan and give everything we have, we will come away with a good result. »
Safonov's tenure against TFC
« Safonov played, he was good, we were happy for that. When all players are active, it's good for everyone. Afterwards, it's the coach who decides. »
Can he confirm his future contract extension at PSG?
“What I can say is that I feel good
PSGmy family too. I like the project we have, the direction the club is taking. I don't see any reason not to stay long. »
Luis Enrique's contribution to his game
“He took me to a different level. Now the challenge is to prove that it wasn't just for one year. But he helped me a lot. »
