Roger Schmidt (PSV Eindhoven): “
PSV Ehoven, who had a difficult week by hosting Monaco on Thursday in the Europa League and then performing at Ajax on Sunday in Eredivisie, “Judge more crucial” to beat ASM, according to his trainer Roger Schmidt. The latter, who was speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, “Wants to beat” the Monegasques “Because there are only six group matches in C3 to spend the winter warm while the National Championship is spread over 34 days. “
PSV and Monaco are currently tied for first place in Group B with 4 points after two games (for two points at Real Sociedad and none at Sturm Graz). “A victory would put us in a very favorable position to advance to the next round. That’s all that matters right now. We will have time to think about the shock against Ajax afterwards ”, said Schmidt, who admits that “Monaco will have the same objective of winning”.
“We have two high quality training courses. We have to expect a good match ”
“Our two teams should very well be able to meet in the Champions League this season. We have two high quality training courses. We have to expect a good match ”, a predicts the coach.
PSV will be deprived of Ibrahim Sangaré and Ryan Thomas, injured, for this match. “It’s a shame but we have a workforce that allows us to do without them. We must especially beware of Monaco, whose very direct game can put us in difficulty ”, continued Schmidt.