PSG Baas Luis Enrique insists that his side will only concentrate on beating Stuttgart on Wednesday evening.
A draw would ensure that both parties are eligible for the play-offs in the Champions League of this season. On Wednesday, the final round of the competitions of the competition will see, with except for two of the 18 games that runs on it. PSG and Stuttgart are currently in 22nd and 24th place, with people like Manchester City, Dinamo Zagreb and Shakhtar Dontesk who needs one of them to lose.
In view of a draw, both progress would see, the fears were fueled about a repeat of the notorious shame of Gijon in 1982. In the World Cup of that year, a West -German victory with one or two goals in their last group match against Austria would see for the Next round. West Germany scored the only goal in the first 10 minutes of the game, which gradually deteriorated to a virtual stagnation in the second half.
But Enrique has insisted that PSG will not just play a draw at the Mhparena. The Spaniard has given a solid message to those involved by the chance of a 'fix'.
“Experience tells me that when someone keeps an eye on what is happening from the field, they stop doing what they have to do on the field, which means we won't leave it to chance,” he said.
“We go outside to win, which would improve our competition position – that is our target. It is clear that there are so many permutations on the last day of competition, but we will not get involved. “
Enrique believes that his side will have to be at the top of their game to beat Stuttgart. Les Parisiens run high after the exciting victory over Manchester City and their boss hopes to maintain their momentum.
“They have a number of top players, some internationals. They are a team that attacks very well and also defends well. They put the pressure on. They are a very difficult team to play against. It is also a tough match because we are them Playing at home, “he said. The Champions League is motivating for the entire team. In my opinion we have to think about playing the same and we must be ready to play with the same mentality from the first minutes.
“We did that this season and we have to do it again. I am as relaxed as I am for every Champions League match, which means that I am not relaxed at all! I am ready for this competition, I am ready For this new format that has many surprises and I am ready to play against a rival who plays a very good football.
“When a player plays for PSG, the pressure is every match and every day. All players know that we have done nothing and that we have to win to confirm our qualification. We have to watch this game as any other.”
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