Twenty-four hours after the Lyonnaises, who received Zurich, this Wednesday, the Parisiennes have an appointment in Albania, against Vllaznia, this Thursday, at 6:45 p.m. (on DAZN via YouTube) for the 4th day of the Champions League. Gérard Prêcheur’s players landed in Tirana before heading to the city in northern Albania. A long journey which could weigh in three days when the Parisiennes will face OL, Sunday at 9 p.m., for the shock of the 11th day of the championship, while they are still two points behind the Lyonnaises.
This is why the Parisian coach decided to join Lyon directly after this European trip and why a few executive players were left to rest.
Thus, in the group of twenty players preparing for this match, there are no Bouhaddi, Hamraoui, Geyoro or Lawrence. On the other hand, Diani, Baltimore, Karchaoui, Bachmann or Martens are there. As well as some young players.
PSG, which easily won against the Albanians (5-0) in Jean-Bouin last week, currently occupies second place in the group, behind Chelsea (9 points) and tied on points (4) with the Madrilenians whom they will welcome on December 16 at the Parc des Princes, for the next day.
After their success at Paris FC (1-0), the Parisiennes show great confidence. A victory this Thursday would allow them to maintain their good momentum and make people forget the fatigue of a long journey before going to challenge the reigning French champions.
“This match is as decisive as the others, it is really decisive,” said Gérard Prêcheur on PSG.TV. We don’t have the right to lose a single point. He arrives in the middle of a series of five difficult meetings, facing quality opponents. We cannot neglect the aspect of having to play a great match. But we won’t have much recovery time before the game against Lyon. And so many things can happen in a football match, it’s above all the result that counts. »