Christophe Galtier is willing to sacrifice some defensive power for free attacking football.
What did Christophe Galtier say?
The PSG head coach promised to keep the side’s DNA despite the defensive risks involved. Speaking after Monday’s 6-2 friendly win over Gamba Osaka, Christophe Galtier said it’s important to let his immensely talented forward options flourish with the support they need. Despite winning in Japan, the Frenchman acknowledged that PSG were at times very erratic in the second half, which the coach will try to address without hindering the squad’s scoring ability. Christophe Galtier is set for his debut season at the helm after Pochettino’s sacking.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier told reporters that even if the preparation was very short this pre-season, even if there were long trips, the fact of playing these three matches here against ready-made teams and in front of a large audience made them raise their physical level.
According to the head coach, they have a week left before the Champions Trophy against Nantes, they will still work with great rhythm and intensity, be sure to fix what needs to be fixed, but also insist on complementarity with each other. Galtier says that even if they never want to concede goals or miss too many chances, the DNA of his players is to play, take risks, attack and score the most goals, above all they should not try to change that.
On defensive flops in the second half on Monday, Christophe Galtier added that he was annoyed – this is not the time. Like the second conceded goal, they should be more structured and not be chaotic. According to the Frenchman, they were very dirty, at the wrong time, they had problems with movement. This will need to be corrected.
What’s next for Paris Saint-Germain?
The French club will play for the Champions Trophy on Sunday against Nantes in last year’s Ligue 1 winners against Coupe de France. Paris Saint-Germain then starts defending their 1st Ligue title on 6 August against Clermont Foot.