The Paris Saint-Germain coach has urged the Parisiens to raise their game as they prepare to take on the Croatian outfit in the Champions League
The oil-money-fuelled-club from Paris is set to take on Dinamo Zagreb in their next game of the 2012/2013 Champions League campaign. And coach, Carlo Ancelotti feels that his side needs to play to their potential in order to get a positive point on Wednesday.
The Ile giants tasted their first defeat of the season against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984.
However, Carlo Ancelotti feels that his side is in better shape to face the Croatian club and has backed the players to play with confidence in order to get their campaign back on track. While talking to reporters at a pre-match press conference, the 53-year-old
stated that the match against Dinamo Zagreb is very important for Paris Saint-Germain and it’s a must-win game.
Talking about PSG’s chances in the European club competition, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 manager stated that he wants to see the capital club in the next round of the Champions League and failure is not an option here.
Ancelotti added that Les Parisiens’ objective is to perform well in Europe this season and go as far as possible in the competition, and the coach feels that his side is capable of causing upsets in the Champions League.
"It's an important European game for Paris Saint-Germain. We want to get to the next round of the Champions League, but I do not know what we can do in this competition. I trust, and I hope, we can go very far this year.”
The 53-year-old said that playing in Europe is different from domestic games and to win a match at this level needs extra strength and focus.
"However, to win a match in the Champions League takes strength and concentration."
On a question regarding Javier Pastore, Ancelotti said that it’s a big game for the Argentine international and it’s his chance to show the world what he is capable of.
"I hope that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Pastore-c18082 will have a big game, show confidence and demonstrate his natural capabilities."
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