PSG freshly motivated by Pochettino’s ideas, says Navas

Keylor Navas says Paris Saint-Germain are “motivated” by the challenge of applying Mauricio Pochettino’s new ideas to the club.

PSG took the lead in Ligue 1 on Saturday with a narrow victory in Angers, with Layvin Kurzawa’s precise volley being the only goal of the match.

Former Lyon leaders could return to the top in their game against Metz on Sunday, but Navas was happy to score three more points in the bag.

“Winning is the most important thing tonight because we knew how to suffer when it was necessary,” said Navas Canal +. “The team had the patience to win all three points and this part of our game makes us stronger. They had good counter attacks and my teammates made an effort to be strong defensively.

Navas wasn’t tested often throughout the game, but he made a key save from forward Lois Diony, who looked certain to score with a diving header from close range.

“I was well positioned, I wanted to help the team and I managed to do it,” he said, before adding on Pochettino: “We try to adapt to the ideas of the coach. We are very motivated. We try to have a good block and be good in the transitions. We succeed in applying his ideas. Everything is fine and we have to keep working. “

PSG were far from at their best during the game, with Kylian Mbappe in particular missing out on chances to extend the score.

Nonetheless, midfielder Leandro Paredes agreed with Navas that the result was the most important thing.

“The important thing was to win,” he said. Telefoot. “We played well on difficult ground and against a tough opponent. It’s a well organized team; they leave very little room and try to counter well. The main thing was to win. If you can play well it’s better, but in this case you just had to win.

PSG could return to second place on their next stint on the pitch, with a Friday home game against Montpellier, the team below Angers in the table. The champions then end the month of January with a trip to Lorient.