“PSG is eliminated, what is your feeling?
The feeling is sadness. It can’t be otherwise. We were not inferior in these two matches. We shot six times at the post (two posts and two bars), we shot 31 times today (Tuesday) and we didn’t score. Football is strange but it rewards the one who scores and not the one who shoots at the posts. We must congratulate the team that will play in the final. We have to let go of this emptiness that I feel and try to get up to play on Sunday against Toulouse.
Is it still a successful season?
The goal I set for myself, I repeated it. It’s about trying to compete for all the titles. We will see after the Coupe de France final (May 25 against OL) what we have obtained.
How to explain these posts?
Is it really serious to ask that? The difference between the post and the ball that enters depends on what? We had 3 xG, we had bad luck. If you tell me that it’s because of the players that we hit the post, that’s weird.
“I am very proud of my team. The first person responsible is the coach”
Did you expect more from your team in the first half in particular?
I am very satisfied with both matches. They did what I asked. But I loved the spirit of my team. You can’t blame this team for having unwavering faith.
Are you proud of your team?
Without a doubt. I am very proud of my team. The first person to blame is the coach, but I am delighted with the attitude and behavior of my players. I never talk to my players at the end of the match but tonight (Tuesday) I made an exception. I have spoken to my players individually but it is difficult to console the players. It’s important to know how to win, but it’s also important to know how to lose. We must congratulate Dortmund and accept this defeat.
Did Kylian Mbappé disappoint you?
I am solely responsible for this elimination. I take responsibility for these two matches. It would be sad to highlight a player.