Marco Verratti: 'I feel important'

The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder told media at Saturday's press conference he feels comfortable with a key role in the squad.

TEAM SPIRIT
"We had a good pre-season. We're still not 100%, which is normal after just two league games, but we feel good, that's the most important thing. The defeat to Rennes? We don't like losing. We have often had tough times there, but it's the start of the season and we're still not in top form. It's those sorts of games that make us understand that we have to have the same level of intensity throughout a whole game."

RESPONSIBILITIES
"I've had them ever since I arrived. I was young, but it's normal to have responsibilities when you play for a club like Paris Saint-Germain. I feel important for the team and I want to help it even more."

FORM
"Last season, all my problems were linked to my groin problem. I couldn't take a long enough break to deal with it fully. But now, I really feel good. That's very important."