Tuchel: 'We have to stay focused'
Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel spoke to the press ahead of Tuesday's Coupe de France quarter-final at home to Dijon.
SQUAD
The players had the day off yesterday and I haven't spoken to the doctor or the physios yet. We'll chat before training today. Nobody got injured against Nîmes, and I think Meunier, Di Maria and Kehrer should all be avilable against Dijon.
DIJON
They are struggling in Ligue 1 but this is a chance for them to play without the fear of losing in the league. This is a knockout match for Dijon at the Parc des Princes, and no-one thinks they can win so they really have nothing to lose. We have to stay focused to qualify. This is an important competition for us, for me, the club, the players and the supporters.
THE SEASON SO FAR
The players are really dependable and we are very happy because the team is playing a lot of football at the moment but stay focused and motivated. Even if the system changes, we still have the same playing priciples: the attack aggressively and defend high up the pitch. The players and the coaching staff all have the right mentality at training and everyone is working very well.
MARQUINHOS
He needs to rest. It would be dangerous for him to play on Tuesday, so he will have three days off. I need to be careful because he always seems rested and ready to play. He has a great attitude. But it's up to us to look after him, protect him.