Bad news for Paris Saint-Germain, just before the game against Angers tomorrow night: The team’s coach, Mauricio Pochettino, is positive about Corona’s test and will go into immediate isolation. Meaning: The game will be run by his assistants, Jose Peres and Miguel D’Agostino.
At the same time, in the shadow of the preparations for the game, Paris Saint-Germain are looking to the next season and have marked a particularly interesting reinforcement. Juventus striker Paolo Dybala has been high on Mauricio Pochettino’s list since his days at Tottenham.
The Argentine coach wants to add his compatriot to his squad and build one of the strongest attacking squads in Europe. The French champions will be willing to pay the striker 15 million euros per season and will reportedly offer Bianconeri between 60 and 70 million euros for his release.
In the meantime, the Parisians will receive significant reinforcement from within. After recovering from injury, rising as a substitute and scoring in the Champions League game against Marseille on Wednesday, Neymar may start at 11 after a month in which he did not play. Those who will continue to be absent in Paris due to the corona virus are Colin Degba, Rafinha and Tillo Kahrar. Juan Bernat is still injured and will be out as well.
Pochettino’s trainees are currently in second place in the table, a point less than a million and equal in points with Lille in third place. With such a crowded top, any victory is critical. Lyon and Lille will host Metz and Reims respectively in the pavilion and are not expected to face significant difficulties, so in Paris they know that three points are a must in order to maintain their place at the top.
Pochettino can draw optimism from the balance between the teams. PSG never lost to Angers. Of the 14 meetings between the teams Paris came out with its hand on the top in 12, the two remaining games ended without a draw. The goal difference is 7:39 in favor of the French champion.
