This Saturday, PSG travel to Clermont as part of the 31st day of Ligue 1 (9 p.m.). This meeting should allow the capital club, leader with 12 points ahead of Marseille, to get a little closer to the tenth title of champion of France in its history. The Argentine coach swept the news of his club on the eve of the meeting.
What have you changed with Kylian Mbappé or what is he doing better to send so many assists this season?
MAURICIO POCHETTINO. Kylian’s case is clear. If you remember, when we arrived, he was not in his best period, but with his commitment and his involvement, he was able to reverse the situation. It is his success, it is thanks to his work that he shows this level every time. We only gave him the platform so that he could have the necessary tranquility in order to develop properly as a footballer.
What to do to convince him to stay next season?
When he is here, in front of you, you can ask him the question. Everyone at the club wants the best for Kylian and we think the best thing is for him to stay at PSG.
Do you think Neymar will return to his best level?
Ney was recruited for her quality, she is still there. Afterwards, there are moments more difficult than others in a season, also states of form which mean that performances can vary. We must not forget that he had a major injury, too, but he still has that quality.
What to do to help Marquinhos find more serenity in his game?
After the Real Madrid match, we were all affected. We dominated, but we didn’t manage specific situations well. Marquinhos had muscle problems in recent games. I take this opportunity to say that he will not be in the group against Clermont, not only because of these small glitches, but also in relation to his week (Editor’s note: he has just been a father for the third time). He asserts his consistency, his standard is still there, he is our captain and he has been showing his level for 10 years.
Will Sergio Ramos start in Clermont?
I still have a few hours to think about, but it’s a possibility to start it, even more so with the absence of Marquinhos.
Can Mbappé have the captain’s armband on Saturday evening?
Yes, there is Kylian like other players who are part of this reflection.
What type of match do you expect?
We expect a difficult match, with weather conditions similar to today (rain), against a team with very good game intentions, who play good football and fight to maintain. She had good results against Marseille (2-0), Nice (1-0) and Rennes (2-1). By the end of the season, all matches are decisive. It’s an important match with three points to take before the Clasico against OM (Editor’s note: April 17) which, as we know, is always special.