Goncalo Ramosstriker of PSGspoke at a press conference on the eve of the first leg of the semi-final Champions League against the Borussia Dortmund: “We are confident, we have done a great job this season and we are ready.”
Do you hope to be a starter tomorrow?
“It’s not a problem for me, I work every day to be in the starting eleven. I’m ready, whether I’m a starter or a substitute. I’m always ready to put my goals at the service of the team.”
What team will you face?
“We have already played them twice this season, we know them very well and we have confidence in our qualities.”
How much did Luis Enrique give to PSG?
“What he’s brought to our team is that nobody here knows who’s going to play from the start. Everyone works hard in training. We’re ready, we know what we have to do.”
What has changed since the last match against Dortmund?
“We are more of a team, we have had more time to work and we know each other well. We have brought in many players and now we are a family. Not everyone was available last time.”
How is it in Paris?
“In the first few months it’s difficult, you need an adaptation period. I worked a lot. Everyone helped me to be in the best shape possible. Now I have confidence and I’m playing.”
How much trouble can the stadium atmosphere cause you?
“Most of us know this stadium. It is always special and difficult to play here. But a team like ours is capable of playing in such a stadium, you have to be ready to play here if you want to win titles.”
How much has Vitinha grown?
“He is one of the most important players in our team this season. I am not surprised because I have known him since 2016. I know his qualities. It was only a matter of time before he reached his level.”
Why should this be PSG’s year?
“We are here to win. There are only four teams left, so we have a 25% chance of winning the Champions League, if we win there will be a 50%. We are ready to win.”
What contribution does Mbappe give to the dressing room?
“He is one of the players who talks more with others. With Marquinhos and Danilo they help us have confidence. We know what we have to do to win this challenge.”
After Barcelona, another difficult welcome for Dembele.
“He is calm and confident, as always. I hope he plays against Dortmund as he played against Barça.”