Ashraf: IT's normal for MNM to be surprising, but the one that surprised me the most was Vilati

Live bar On February 14, the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals in the early morning of Wednesday Beijing time, Paris Saint-Germain will face Real Madrid at the Parc des Princes. Before the match, Paris defender Ashraf was interviewed by Marca, where he talked about the Africa Cup of Nations, the match against Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and other topics.

About the Africa Cup of Nations

The Africa Cup of Nations gives me a mixed feeling of bittersweetness, and it feels terrible to be knocked out when we did a great job and had the opportunity to achieve great goals at this tournament. I'm excited to help the team and we're all working together to train and play. In fact, the way in which the Africa Cup of Nations was left was regrettable. But I'm happy for the work that the whole team has done.

On whether the match against Real Madrid has been considered

In the case of other games in the first place, we will not think about the next game, but we know that victory over Real Madrid is our goal. It's going to be a fantastic set of duels and as you know, I'll always remember everything that Real Madrid has given me to make me a man and a real player.

On whether there is great pressure to feel at Paris Saint-Germain

Yes, I've played in different clubs in different leagues, and every club is very demanding, but I've always loved the pressure. You need to face the pressure head-on and adapt to it. It's true that because we have very good players, this makes the expectations of the outside world very high. I try to keep myself calm every day.

On whether Paris Saint-Germain is a good fit for themselves

Yes, I enjoy playing at Paris Saint-Germain and since Morocco also speaks French, I can learn something faster. In a city like Paris, I can get promoted and enjoy life with my family, especially in terms of culture.

About training with players such as Messi and Neymar

Of course, they make you better, and you can help the team. I've had the privilege of playing with the best players in every position and in fact I can learn and improve myself every day.

About who surprised me more

It's normal for Messi, Neymar and Mbappe to surprise you, but the fact that I'm most surprised by verratti is that I've known him before. Seeing him and training with him, I know he's very calm despite the tremendous pressure he's under. With him holding the ball, you can't grab the ball from his feet.

About Mbappe calling himself the best full-back in the world

To be praised by a very good player like Kylian Mbappe, you will have a great sense of satisfaction because you know you are doing a good job and that the effort and sacrifice you have put in here has been worth it. Mbappe is a mirror from which you can see yourself.

About Mbappe may leave

In fact, Mbappe and I got along very well, from day one. We are similar in age, so the way we see a lot of things is the same. Let's see what happens, I wish him all the best in his career and life, and he will make decisions about his future.

(Two monsters)