“We’re talking about Paris FC, what do I care about PSG? »: Antoine Kombouaré is ironic before Brest

Antoine Kombouaré “absolutely wanted to be at the Park” on Wednesday for PSG – Bayern (5-4). But to the question of a colleague who asked him to make a link between this match and that of 1993 against Real Madrid, he reacted strongly this Friday at a press conference: “But what do I care about PSG? I just lost a match against Lille last weekend, I play Brest. So, I am focused on my work. Of course, I saw something great, but here we are, today we’re talking about Paris FC. »

Before refocusing the debate, the former PSG defender nevertheless said a little more: “It’s fabulous, because I saw an anthology match. PSG scores five goals against the great Bayern this year, it has to be done. Then they had their ears pulled a little. There were four goals, and that’s normal. There are great players on both teams. But there you have it, it’s a match which is of course one of the biggest in Europe, and in the Champions League. »

“I am waiting for other attitudes, and a reaction”

The Parisian coach quickly returned to Sunday’s match against Brest, which has the same number of points. “Whether we are retained or not, we want to be as high as possible in the rankings,” he continues. Brest is a direct opponent. We want to beat them to get ahead of them even if they are a game behind. We don’t want to end up coasting, out of respect for ourselves and our supporters. We must continue to be demanding. Against Lille, even without having had a great match, there was the possibility of taking at least a point. This week, we re-mobilized everyone, we got back to work to bounce back. I expect other attitudes and behaviors, and a reaction. »

Sent off against Lille, captain Pierre Lees-Melou was suspended for one match. While Paris FC had requested the cancellation of its 2nd yellow card (therefore red), the disciplinary committee therefore maintained a sanction.

“At least Pierre fought”

“It’s logical given what happened,” says Kombouaré. And above all, I have never seen a referee committee reverse a decision on a red card, very rarely in any case. I had read the report as well, so I didn’t believe it. But it’s good, Pierre took a little stroll, he went there Wednesday evening trying to defend his case. At least he fought. »

In his absence, the armband could be worn by Ciro Immobile or Moustapha Mbow against Brest.