Dominant Paris Saint-Germain still searching for right balance, says Unai Emery after Champions League trouncing of Anderlecht
The 4-0 success in the Belgian capital means the Parisians have won all three of their group B games
The 4-0 success in the Belgian capital means the Parisians have won all three of their group B games and are well on their way to qualifying for the knockout phase.
“We are like a new team, we need to progress, to improve on the details. We didn’t master the game in the way we wanted to,” he added.
“We were better in terms of balance, positioning and tactics in the second half but we still need to properly mix the two aspects: the tactical discipline and the individual talent. It’s my job is to give this balance to the team.”
“It’s true it’s easier when you start by scoring after just three minutes. But in the dressing room at half-time, we emphasised that it was necessary to improve our control of the game,” Emery said.
“This season we are very strong in the transition. Especially if the opponent gives us space. We want to have this control, with the possession and transition, but it’s still missing in a lot of our performances.”
PSG, who could confirm progress to the next stage when they host Anderlecht in Paris on 31 October, have won 12 of 13 games in all competitions since the start of the campaign.
Last month’s goalless draw at Montpellier remains the only blemish on their otherwise perfect record.
