Ligue 1. “We will have to stay compact”: the plan of Toulouse FC against PSG of Messi, Neymar and Mbappé
By Thibaut Calatayud
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Unite. This is the watchword of coach Montanier before facing the Parisian ogre, Wednesday August 31, 2022, in a sold-out Stadium. And if he expects a footballing remake of David against Goliath against the Paris Saint Germainthe coach of FC Toulouse wants his men to play their luck to the fullest.
Toulouse without Ngoumou, Paris with absentees
For this gala match, the tactician will be able to count on his entire group, except Nathan Ngoumoutransferred to Borussia Monchengladbach (Germany) this Tuesday, August 30.
For its part, PSG will travel to the Pink City without Presnel Kimpembe, Pablo Sarabia and Leandro Paredes. The Parisian armada, the MNM (Messi, Neymar, Mbappe), will therefore be, except surprise, on the lawn of the Stadium this Wednesday.
The Violets expect to run behind the ball
Aware that the balance of power is unbalanced between Toulouse and the reigning French champion, Philippe Montanier knows in advance that his men will not have the monopoly of the ball. “But when we have it, we will have to use it well, be together, and above all provide our movements well, because it is a very skilful team in pressing”, he analyzes.
Since the start of the season, Paris has tended to atomize its opponents (5-0 against Clermont5-2 against Montpellier7-1 against Lille). At the moment there is only the monaco of Wissam Ben Yedder who managed to shake (1-1) the behemoth of the capital. Will Philippe Montanier be inspired by the performance of the Monegasques? Absolutely not.
“We have nothing in common with Monaco. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reproduce what they have done. […] Monaco is a Champions League team. We are a team that comes from Ligue 2. That’s why I say we have nothing in common. We’re going to have to use other resources.”
Rasmus Nicolaisen: “We will have to stay compact”
To limit damage against one of the best attacks in the world, Rasmus Nicolaisenannounces that we will have to “stay compact”.
If the task looks difficult, the boss of the purple defense impatiently awaits the kick-off: “You always want to play against the best. This game is an opportunity to compare and gauge against teams with players like that. […] It’s an incredible team. We will approach this match without pressure ”.
Practical information
Toulouse FC – Paris Saint Germain
5e Ligue 1 day
Wednesday August 31, 2022, 9 p.m., at the Toulouse Stadium
Meeting broadcast on Canal+ Foot.
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