Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool on Tuesday night for their Champions League opener, in what could be a crucial game in deciding who tops Group C.
But PSG manager Thomas Tuchel admitted he did not facilitate the work of his counterpart Jurgen Klopp. The Parisians manager gave no indication of his starting lineup in any case not in a press conference.
For the last training on Monday, before the start in England, the tactical implementation of the German brought some answers on the eve of the Champions League match against the Reds.
To start, the technician should not opt for a defense to three. PSG is moving towards a 4-2-3-1 scheme, reveal our fellow Parisians. Nothing shocking since the current leader of Ligue 1 seems more comfortable in this system.
Faced with such an opponent, it is better to rely on a controlled strategy especially if it allows to be allied Angel Di Maria with the untouchable “MCN”. On the other hand, choices in the defensive sector will not be unanimous.
After the difficulties of rookie Juan Bernat against AS Saint-Etienne on Friday in the league, people could think that Presnel Kimpembe would be the best option on the left, especially against Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah.
Thomas Tuchel refuses to say what Neymar’s role will be against Liverpool on Tuesday night. (Source:www.sportreviews.com)
But no, the Spaniard should start at Anfield. Just like Marquinhos in midfield, where the defender did not convince all the specialists.
No matter, in the absence of suspended Marco Verratti, Tuchel trusts the Brazilian to the detriment of Lassana Diarra
“Yes, he can play this job. I will not say who will play. To be No. 6, you have to have physical and technical skills. Marquinhos has that.” Tuchel said,
“This is a key position but who knows who will play tomorrow [Tuesday]? He has the right mentality, he thinks of the group. This is not the opinion of Christophe Dugarry, persuaded that the usual central defender doesn’t have the necessary quality of recovery.” Tuchel added.
On the other hand, the former Borussia Dortmund manager said would not say what Neymar’s role will be against Klopp’s side on Tuesday night.
“I will not tell, of course. What is sure is that he will play, but in which role, I will not tell. It’s never a risk to trust [Angel] Di Maria. In which role though, same as Neymar, I cannot tell you. It would make it very easy for Liverpool to prepare.” Tuchel said.
