Stade Brestois should mount a formidable comeback in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain this night in the event that they hope to succeed in 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 job 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 present undefeated in each the league and home cup.
Nevertheless, 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 arduous job forward of him however has harassed that his squad are nonetheless on this contest and regarded to his personal private historical past as a participant to make the purpose.
Roy instructed reporters “You could not know an excessive amount of about my profession however I performed a recreation the place I used to be shedding 4-0 at halftime and we gained 5-4. So for me, 3-0 with 90 minutes left reasonably than 45 minutes let’s say that’s one thing inside my capabilities. If I can go it on to my gamers, you by no means know.”
Roy was referencing his time at Olympique de Marseille after they accomplished an astonishing second-half comeback in opposition to Montpellier HSC within the 1998/99 season.
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