The Paris Saint-Germain draws in the French classic against Olympique Marseille
Parisians arrived at the Vélodrome stadium eager to achieve their second consecutive victory, but they couldn't score. Mauricio Pochettino aligned his offensive trident formed by Kylian Mbappé, Neymar, and Lionel Messi, however, they showed a lack of connection throughout most of the match against a local defense that kept them well guarded.
Furthermore, the PSG's match became complicated after the expulsion of Achraf Hakimi at 57 minutes of the second half. The home team had scoring opportunities to take the three points, but they were unsuccessful in their finishing. The Argentine strategist provided statements where he commented on his impressions after the achieved draw.
"We are not very happy with the draw. Of course, considering the circumstances, one can be satisfied with the performance and the result. We wanted the three points, but with everything that happened, we take one point and that's positive. We have to refocus and keep working," can be read on the Paris Saint-Germain's website.
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Additionally, he highlighted the energy of his players against Jorge Sampaoli's team: "We showed character and personality, and that is important. Today, the team has been supportive and our organization has been good. This is a true reason for satisfaction."
The next match for the capital's team will be against Lille, another tough rival and the current French league champion, and for sure, Pochettino will rely on his offensive trident.