Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the favorite in the French football championship, experienced its third draw of the season against Bordeaux. Despite this, the coach, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed confidence and addressed several points in an interview with Le Parisien:
- Ancelotti mentioned that the team is still adapting to the arrival of new players and the return of some from injuries. He emphasized the need for time to allow the squad to gel and the game to become more natural, similar to the previous season.
- Regarding Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ancelotti stated that the striker wasn’t at 100% due to a minor foot problem. However, he believed Ibrahimovic would be in better condition for the next match.
- Ancelotti acknowledged that the team is not satisfied with the three draws and emphasized the importance of improving quickly. He pointed out that the team has the quality to win matches.
- The coach identified a lack of good movements and natural play in the team’s game. He expressed confidence that the solution would come but stressed the need to win a match soon.
- Ancelotti viewed the current challenges as technical and tactical issues, emphasizing the need to improve the team’s identity and quality on the field. Despite the pressure to win the championship, he considered it a normal expectation.
Overall, Ancelotti conveyed a sense of optimism while acknowledging the areas that require improvement for PSG to achieve its goals in the upcoming matches.