After beating Lens in the last round of the league, Neymar looked ahead to the upcoming Champions League semi-final second leg match with Manchester City in an interview with paris Saint-Germain's official television.
- Difficult game against Lens
"We all knew it was going to be a tough game, but we ended up getting the win we needed. Of course, the game was difficult for us and it took a long time to secure three points. ”
"A lot of people in the squad are a little tired right now, both mentally and physically and in order to play this game we need to recover as soon as possible. Of course, we still have some details to improve, but we have done the most important work, and such a victory allows us to continue to fight for the Ligue 1 title. ”
You were the player with the most touches (104) and 7 turnovers in that game
"It's a way of playing that I like, touching the ball more, using my creativity to help the team with or without the ball, through my own dribbling or a lot of running. Obviously, it's a different way of playing, you not only have to beat the opponent, but you also have to make the referee understand that. The most important thing after this game is that we are happy for our victory. ”
- Can you talk to us about scoring goals in this game?
"Julian (Draxler) put a lot of pressure on the opponent and managed to snatch the ball back and pass the ball to me. I was calm and watched the goalkeeper move, which allowed me to find room to shoot. ”
On Tuesday, you will face Manchester City in the semi-finals
"The first thing to do now is to rest and then refocus on the Champions League. Our first leg against Manchester City was very tough, but regardless of the stats, regardless of our odds of winning, we have to believe in ourselves and I think every Parisian should believe in us! I'll be on the front lines, and I'll be the first fighter to fight for the team. I will do my best to bring the victory back no matter what, even if I die on the pitch. ”
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