To open Matchday 2 of the French Ligue 1 championship, Paris Saint-Germain hosted Angers SCO at the Parc des Princes and won 1-0. In the mixed zone, 29-year-old midfielder Fabian Ruiz, the only goal scorer in the match, reflected on the victory.
Ruiz: “We’re still lacking a bit of rhythm.”
Are we struggling with this low block?
“It was difficult to score against a team that defended too deep. But hey, I think the team tried. Several times. The important thing was the victory; it’s the third match of the season. We’re still lacking a bit of rhythm.”
Are we still struggling physically?
We haven’t trained much, but hey, I think we’re in a good mood, we’re improving physically, and little by little, I think the team will get back to its best level.”
Ruiz “happy to have been able to give the team this victory and celebrate it with the fans.”
A successful return home, with a goal?
I’m really happy to be able to play in front of our fans at home again, after last year’s fantastic season. Let’s hope this season is just as good.
We know how important our fans are to us. The stadium is always full, it’s incredible, and I’m very happy to have been able to give the team this victory and celebrate it with the fans.”
An important victory for PSG, which remains in the midst of preparation after an interminable last season. For confidence and momentum, it is always very important to string together wins so as not to be left behind by the main rivals in the league.
In its first two matches, despite a physical deficit, PSG showed great dominance and good pressing. This obviously remains very promising for the rest of the season.
Until the Champions League kicks off in mid-September, the capital club should take the time to build up their strength. Last season’s experience also showed them that the most important form is in January/February, so there’s plenty of time to fine-tune what needs to be fine-tuned.
