PSG-OM: Balerdi's press conference
Leonardo Balerdi: ‘We have to bring home the trophy’
His condition
Yes, I'm feeling better. Tomorrow, I'll be 100%. It was difficult, but I'm feeling much better.
The importance of the match
Yes, for me, we mustn't forget the match against Nantes. Tomorrow is a final against Paris, we have to bring home the trophy. It's very important.
Desire for redemption
The first leg against PSG has given us a lot of motivation. When we play well with good intentions, we can beat anyone. We have to show that and change things from Nantes. We have to approach this match in the best possible way.
Making his mark at OM
Yes, but the season isn't over. If there's a trophy at stake, I'd like to start here. We came to Kuwait to play this match, but there are also things to do during this season.
The defence
Even if Nayef Aguerd isn't there, we have Facundo Medina. With four or five, we can do it. It's up to us. We'll follow the coach's decision and we'll be 100% behind him. He thinks we can win with his choice.
Geronimo Rulli
He has a good mentality. He's had some difficult moments, he had a fever before the match, but that's no excuse. He's very reassuring. We all have confidence in him.
Playing one day in the region
We're very grateful for the way we've been treated here. There are opportunities and players are deciding to play in Saudi Arabia, but for the moment I'm determined to play in Europe.
Having personality
We have to do it every weekend. Against Paris, against Nantes and all the other teams. I have to talk to my teammates, take control of the ball and organise the team. That's my responsibility in the team.
A trophy at the end
It's the shortest route... but not the easiest. We believe in it. We've talked a lot about tomorrow's match. We want to bring the title home.
The welcome in Kuwait
Thank you. You have welcomed us warmly and treated us with great kindness. We are very happy here. We are waiting for the Marseille supporters at the stadium because with them, we have an extra player on the pitch.
