Monaco head coach Sebastian Pocognoli commented on his team's defeat of PSG (2:3) in the first match of the 1/16 finals of the Champions League. The mentor was clearly optimistic, reinforcing the strengths of his team and voting on the importance of the match.
" We could have played the ball better,” meaning Pocognioli. — Ale against the team, which controlled perhaps 75% of the ball’s supply, it is important to lose fresh. I respect positively those who played well in both goals and were able to save ten."
The coach also commented on Golovin’s red card:.
" Not just through the card itself, but through the surroundings that accompanied it. It’s very difficult to lose ten against eleven on such a level, especially if we have daily key graves.”.
Finally, highlighting the important points:.
" Having conceded two goals, we can score better, but we have secured enough money to preserve our hope for the match.”.
The coach called on the team to lose their unit:.
" We are committed to unity, a positive attitude and concentration on the upcoming match."
Following the super-satisfied episode with Marquinhos’s hand, Poconyoli stated:.
" Ale tse fakt gri, and you can’t turn back in an hour.”.
The match between Monaco and PSG will take place on February 25 at Monaco.