Stade Brestois must mount a powerful comeback in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain this night in the event that they hope to achieve the Champions League Spherical of 16. Eric Roy’s males journey to the Parc des Princes needing to overturn a large deficit after they misplaced the primary leg 3-0.
It’s no small activity for the Bretons who haven’t managed to defeat PSG in any of their final 31 conferences. Les Parisiens haven’t but misplaced to French opposition this 12 months and are at the moment undefeated in each the league and home cup.
Nonetheless, regardless of the chances being in opposition to Brest, Roy is not going to arrive within the capital with out hope. The pinnacle coach recognises the onerous activity forward of him however has confused that his squad are nonetheless on this contest and seemed to his personal private historical past as a participant to make the purpose.
Roy advised reporters “It’s essential to not know an excessive amount of about my profession however I performed a sport the place I used to be dropping 4-0 at halftime and we gained 5-4. So for me, 3-0 with 90 minutes left somewhat than 45 minutes let’s say that’s one thing inside my capabilities. If I can move it on to my gamers, you by no means know.”
Roy was referencing his time at Olympique de Marseille once they accomplished an astonishing second-half comeback in opposition to Montpellier HSC within the 1998/99 season.
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