An important member of Luis Enrique’s system, essential in fact, the Moroccan answered questions from journalists this Monday, on the eve of the Arsenal-PSG clash.
His progress under the orders of Luis Enrique : “Since the arrival of the coach, I have felt all his confidence, it allows me to express myself, with the freedom I needed. So I became a better player.”
PSG better collectively than last season : “No, PSG is a continuation of last season, the collective is present in every match, the union between the players is strong, it is the strong point of this team and that is what we will see in the future.”
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The importance of the match against Arsenal : “We know how tough a team Arsenal are to play against. It’s an important match. There are three points to take, it is important in this new C1 formula. There is a lot at stake. We are here to win.”
The tactical consequences of Ousmane Dembélé’s absence for him : “I don’t know the coach’s plan for tomorrow (Tuesday), but whether Ousmane plays or not, there will be other players to take over. The most important thing is the collective. We are a united collective. We know that Ousmane Dembélé gives his best and that he gives everything for the jersey, whether he is on the pitch… or not.”
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PSG is very respected in Europe and outside, with great players and a great idea of play.
Ashraf Hakimi
If PSG is still scary on the European scene : “PSG is very respected in Europe and outside, with great players and a great idea of play. I am sure that no team wants to play against PSG, we are difficult to maneuver and to beat, with a great dynamic.”
His view on Arsenal : “It’s a very great team, they showed it in the Premier League and in the Champions League. It will be a great match between two great teams. We are ready for this.
Defensive set pieces : “It comes through work, it’s an important point of the game. We have to be concentrated. This is one of their strong points. In this type of competition, it comes down to details. We will have to be focused tomorrow.”
What gives him confidence after the complicated match against Girona (1-0) : “In this competition, all matches count. The intensity will be high tomorrow. We know that Arsenal play a bit like Girona, they like to have the ball and move forward. It will be a complicated match for both teams, who have the same idea of the game and who will want to show their personality.
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Few people see it from the outside, but there is a connection between us, it’s a big family.
Ashraf Hakimi
More and more present in front of the microphones, a sign that he is taking more responsibility in the team : “No. I have responsibilities, one of the vice-captains and one of the most experienced. I have an important role to play on and off the field. I accept this responsibility with pleasure.”
The youth of the Parisian squad : “The squad is very young but also has experience. The strong point is the unity between the players. Few people see it from the outside, but there is a connection between us, it’s a big family. We are on a good dynamic.”
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