The Atmosphere at Parc des Princes is Electrifying
Hakimi: We Have a Genius and We’re Going to the Final
The Moroccan star praised Ousmane Dembélé in a special way during the pre-match press conference against Arsenal and expressed full optimism about reaching the UEFA Champions League final.
Tomorrow night, Parc des Princes will host the second leg between PSG and Arsenal. The Parisians won the first leg at the Emirates with a single goal from Dembélé and now need just a draw to advance to the Champions League final.
Achraf Hakimi, PSG’s Moroccan full-back, addressed the media in the pre-match press conference.
Your thoughts on tomorrow’s match? “I think the team has great confidence. We are eager for the game to start and can’t wait to show what we want—to reach the final.”
About the match atmosphere? “The atmosphere inside and outside the stadium will be incredible. We will give everything for our fans to make them proud.”
Hakimi on Donnarumma: “I think you can see for yourself, he is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and we have great trust in him. We have always supported him, and he has responded in the best way.”
When asked about Dembélé and his condition for tomorrow’s match, Hakimi replied: “He is a different player now. When you see him on the pitch, he makes you want to watch the game until the end. He is a genius. I spoke to him; he is fine. The coach will decide about him tomorrow. Whether he is on the pitch or not, he will help us.”
Positive pressure? “We must use this pressure in the best way. Maintaining team character, with or without the ball, is the key to our success.”
Hakimi on his best form: “I think this is one of my best seasons. I have grown both football-wise and personally. But I can still improve and reach a higher level. That is my goal.”
The electrifying atmosphere at Parc des Princes: “We all know what kind of match tomorrow’s game is. The fans and the stadium will be loud and will put pressure on Arsenal.”