Villarreal coach urges team to face Paris Saint-Germain without fear
Villarreal coach Iñigo Pérez urged his team to face Paris Saint-Germain with confidence and without fear ahead of Tuesday’s fourth-round Champions League meeting at La Cerámica. He said sitting back against an opponent of this level could have consequences, and called on his players to prove they can compete.
Villarreal coach Iñigo Pérez urged his team to face Paris Saint-Germain with confidence and without fear ahead of Tuesday’s fourth-round Champions League meeting at La Cerámica. He said sitting back against an opponent of this level could have consequences, and called on his players to prove they can compete.
Paris Saint-Germain go into the match on the back of nine consecutive wins and unbeaten in their last 13 Champions League matches; they also beat Le Havre 5-1. Villarreal, meanwhile, lost to Espanyol and sit second from bottom in La Liga.
Pérez described Paris Saint-Germain as a team that applies a great deal of pressure, noting that Villarreal must be ready to compete. Villarreal player Pape Gueye said the match would be difficult because of the team’s speed and ability to play collectively, but stressed that his side has good potential and is aiming to win.