PSG-OM: Press conference

The replay of the press conference on Twitch
 

Timothy Weah: ‘This match is a rematch.’

The Coupe de France

It's always important to play at home. Toulouse is a good team, and they're on a roll. I'm reunited with a teammate. We have to take this match very seriously.

Defence

We took the match against Rennes very seriously, and it worked out for us. Even if the coach changes, it will be fine for us. The meeting with the supporters did us good. We've changed our mentality.

His role

I'm ready to do anything. The coach gives his instructions and I follow them. We'll see what happens in this match.

The meeting with the supporters

We have a lot of new players. We didn't have this experience with the supporters. We understand what OM means to them. They love the club; it's their life. We played a good match against Rennes. I hope we can continue like that.

PSG-OM

We have to be aggressive and serious. Everyone is ready; we've worked hard. We feel it's going to be a good match, and I hope we'll be ready.

The two matches against PSG

The match in Kuwait was hard to swallow. We were there and we lost. We understood what that meant for the supporters. This match is a rematch.

Catching up with the top two

It's not our last chance because the season is long. We have to win and play with our hearts. We're ready. These are three important points and we're ready to play this match.

The absence of the fans

It affects me, it's a derby. The fans are always behind us. Their absence is a shame. We'll do everything we can to win for them, it's important.

Amir Murillo

We have a special relationship. I've known him for a long time, he played with my cousin at Red Bull NY. It's a decision made by the coach, by the club. I wish him all the best for the future.

The mindset

The old Marseille wasn't stable. We've talked a lot, it's very serious here, you can't joke around with things. We're ready for the next matches. Here, you have to play with your heart.

The World Cup

When you play in American football stadiums, it's impressive. It was a dream to play in such stadiums. It's exceptional to play in these stadiums, especially for an American. They are bigger, the changing rooms are larger. You can't compare them to the stadiums here.

Jeffrey De Lange

He's a hard worker, he doesn't complain. He's here to work. It's exceptional to have two such good goalkeepers. I've never played with two such strong goalkeepers.

Roberto De Zerbi: ‘We represent a history, a city’

Alternating long and short passes with the goalkeepers

When the opposition defends man-to-man, we play long. There are a lot of teams that play man-to-man or individual marking, and I don't see the point in playing short.

Amir Murillo

Murillo's question is very simple. I'm the coach, I have duties and obligations. My obligation is to have players who are hungry. When we play badly, like in Bruges, I can accept mistakes; I make them myself. I want players who are always hungry. Since December, he has been less hungry. If he leaves, it's the club's problem. I want players who are hungry, and if I see that players aren't hungry enough, they don't play. The goal in Kuwait, the goal against Angers, the goals against PFC, that concerns everyone. I'm demanding of everyone, the players, my staff and myself. O can lose games, but with hunger. He decided to leave, that's not my concern. When we're not hungry in Bruges, that's my responsibility. Many players are hungry, many are perfect at this level. They can make mistakes, but they always have the desire. Here, everything comes out, we don't know how it's possible. In other clubs, these things are normal, but in Marseille, they come out. Here, it filters through and causes unnecessary controversy because there's nothing strange about what I've done.

The right-back position

Pavard, Weah... Timber can also play there. It's better to be few and hungry than few and mediocre.

The attack

Aubameyang is doing a little better. It was a normal physiological decline. Aubameyang attacks deep, with more instinct in front of goal. The other one keeps the ball more. They are different, they can play together.

The state of the troops

Many of the players who are out today pushed hard yesterday and the day before. Aguerd is not yet 100%. Abdelli trained a little yesterday and today. It's a question of workload. Those who were with me today did some recovery work.

The goalkeeper

You'll see on Sunday and you'll understand. I have confidence in both my goalkeepers. One has played a lot and given a lot. De Lange is at the same level as Rulli. He's a great goalkeeper.

Geronimo Rulli

Let's come back to the question of Murillo. Rulli makes a lot of mistakes compared to other matches. He has the perfect mentality. He takes responsibility. I have nothing to say to him. I'm going to look at his performance, his performance on the pitch. I have to evaluate. When he lacks a characteristic like hunger... Then no.

Quinten Timber

He's a very important signing, like Abdelli. Nwaneri is very young, we'll make the most of him while he's here. Timber gives us pace and personality. Not everyone can play like he did on his home debut. He's more dynamic than Kondogbia, he's a strong player. He feels comfortable in the team.

How to play against PSG

It's always difficult to figure out the best way to play against them. We've had two good games against them. They're still the best team in Europe, they won everything last season. We need to repeat the games we've already played against them. We have strong players. We have to be humble while trying to prepare to win.

Mason Greenwood

We still have the Greenwood we saw in the last two games, a world-class Greenwood. He is becoming a complete player. He didn't leave, he stayed here. He understood that we were telling him things for his own good and for the good of OM. He must continue like this for himself and for OM. He is more human, less withdrawn. Everyone can really appreciate him.

The recipe for success against PSG

There is no recipe. I'm not a chef, I don't have the recipe for a good game against PSG. Playing football, yes, with our qualities. We represent a history, a city, and that must be an added responsibility.