Christophe Galtier, manager of Paris Saint-Germain, has vowed to protect the team’s identity despite the defensive risks involved. After a 6-2 friendly victory over Gamba Osaka on Monday, he felt it was crucial to give his incredibly gifted forward options the support they require in order for them to flourish.
Galtier admitted PSG were “extremely sloppy” at points in the second half despite winning in Japan, and he will work to correct that without compromising the team’s capacity to score.
Following Mauricio Pochettino’s firing, the head coach will lead the team for the first time this season.
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What Did Galtier Think Of PSG’s DNA?
Even if the preparation was very short [this pre-season], even if there were long trips, the fact of playing these three matches here against ready teams and in front of a large audience forced us to raise our physical level,” he told reporters.
“We have one week left before the [Champions Trophy against Nantes], we will still work with a lot of rhythm and intensity, make sure to correct the things that need to be corrected, but also insist on being complementary of each other.
“Even if we never want to concede goals or concede too many chances, the DNA of my players is to play, to take risks, to attack and to score the most goals, above all we must not try to change that.”
On Monday’s defensive lapses, he added:
“Annoyed is not the term. Like the second goal conceded, we must be more structured and not be disorderly.
“We were very messy, not in the right timing, we had trouble moving around. This will have to be corrected.”
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PSG’s Next Match
In a matchup of the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France champions from the previous season, the team from the French capital will compete against Nantes for the Champions Trophy on Sunday.
The Ligue 1 championship campaign for PSG then starts on August 6 against Clermont Foot.
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