The timing is not really perfect but Mauricio Pochettino had no choice. At 24 hours before the match against Manchester City (9 p.m., Wednesday), the Parisian coach tried to put the dots on the I’s on his situation.
In recent days, the English press has sent the PSG coach to Manchester United who is currently looking for a coach.
“I am very happy at Paris-Saint-Germain”
Faced with the English and French press, the Argentinian coach presented himself with a serious face. He first publicly offered his condolences to his deputy (and translator) Miguel D’Agostino who lost his dad the day before.
Then, the technician tried to clear the situation after two awkward outings in the press (L’Equipe Friday and The Guardian Sunday) where he suggests that he has the spleen of his family remained in England. Mauricio Pochettino was offensive, chosen pieces:
– “I’m telling you all. My contract runs until 2023. I’m very happy at Paris Saint-Germain, that’s a fact”
– “I am not a child. I have spent my whole life playing football. I have been coaching for over twelve years. There are rumors in our community. I understand very well what is going on. , sometimes in a positive way, sometimes in a negative way. I don’t let myself be distracted. The rumors are there, you have to live with it “, insisted the Parisian coach.
– “I cannot talk about rumors out of respect for my club and another club. It is not my problem what happens in this club. I must stay focused on PSG”, he said. he still said.
– “I am very happy at PSG. I have been a player here, I love the club, its fans. It is a fantastic time to be here”