Yaya Toure: Slovan will not fear Paris Saint‑Germain at Parc des Princes
Slovan Bratislava's coach says his team will try to cause problems for the reigning European champion in the opening round of the Champions League.
Yaya Toure sounded calm and confident ahead of Slovan Bratislava’s opening Champions League fixture, insisting his players will not show fear when they travel to Parc des Princes to face Paris Saint‑Germain.
Tactics and expectations
Facing the reigning European champion represents a steep challenge for Slovan, and Toure acknowledged the gap in experience and quality between the sides. Still, he stressed that his team’s approach will be to unsettle PSG rather than simply defend deep.
“Slovan plays against one of the best teams in Europe, but I am not afraid of them. We must cause them problems and make it a difficult match,” Toure said, underlining his belief that the visit to Paris is an opportunity to test his squad.
He also warned that coping with pressure will be decisive: teams under sustained pressure can be punished for mistakes, and Slovan must be ready to absorb such moments.
“We will make mistakes, but we must be prepared to endure. After the match I will ask my players what they have learned,” Toure added, signalling that development and lessons taken from high-level games are part of his plan.
The encounter with Paris Saint‑Germain opens Slovan’s campaign in the new Champions League season and brings a high‑profile test early in the group stage.
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