At 3 a.m. Beijing time on October 2, Paris Saint-Germain will challenge Arsenal away in the 2nd round of the Champions League stage. Before the match, Paris St. Germain defender Ashraf attended a press conference to share his views and feelings.
Your own progress
Ashraf said that since the arrival of his new coach, he has felt his coach's trust, which has allowed him to express himself on the pitch and gain more freedom. He believes he has become a better player as a result.
Paris Saint-Germain's power boost
Ashraf believes that this season's Paris Saint-Germain is a continuation of last season, with the players coming together and showing great team spirit in every game. He emphasized that this is the strength of the team and is looking forward to seeing this again.
Against Arsenal
Ashraf pointed out that Arsenal is a difficult team to deal with and this game will be very tough. He emphasized that the three points in this match are very important, especially under the new Champions League system, and the team will have to fight for the three key points.
The absence of Ousmane Dembele
On the absence of Ousmane Dembele, Ashraf said that he doesn't know what the coach's game plan is for Tuesday, but that other players will be able to step up regardless of whether Ousmane plays or not. He emphasized that the most important thing for Paris Saint-Germain is the team, they are a united team and know that Ousmane will give his all for the team.
Strength of Paris Saint-Germain
Ashraf believes that Paris Saint-Germain is a highly respected team in Europe with many good players. He is sure that no team would like to play against Paris Saint-Germain because they are a difficult team to deal with.
Defensive strategy against Arsenal
Ashraf mentioned that Arsenal are difficult to deal with at set pieces and the team is focusing on that aspect as set pieces are one of Arsenal's strengths. He expects it to be a good game and both teams will want to show their qualities.
Arsenal's style of play
Ashraf said that Arsenal play a bit like Girona and like to control the ball and push forward. He thinks it will be a close game with both teams giving their all.
Responsibility to the media
Ashraf emphasized that as one of the team's captains and one of the most experienced players in the team, he knows he has an important role to play on and off the field. He sees it as a big responsibility and is happy to take it on.
Behind the scenes of the team
Ashraf revealed that there will be a lot of matches throughout the season, but they have to give their best in every match. They also have work to do off the field, including avoiding injuries and staying in top form for the games.
Paris Saint-Germain's lineup
Finally, Ashraf said that Paris Saint-Germain has an extremely young but experienced squad, and the players are united with each other. He expects the team to continue to show great strength in the upcoming matches.
