The coach of Paris Saint-Germain appeared in a press conference following the 2-2 draw against Lorient in the 32nd round of the French League, in the match held at Parc des Princes.

The coach commented on resting the main players: "First and foremost, I would like to commend Lorient's performance and the way this team played. I liked it. It was difficult to press them, and it is always positive for me as a coach to see brave teams trying to play away from home."

He added: "Other than that, I am satisfied with the performance of all my players. Of course, I expect more, but in terms of effort, we did the required work. We deserved to win the match, and we hit the post three times... We needed the three points, but we must accept that we slightly opened up the league race (Paris Saint-Germain is 7 points ahead of Lens, who have a game in hand)."

He continued: "There were only two main players from Wednesday's match in the starting lineup today, and in the end, there were only three or four. We tried to manage that in the best possible way."

On managing the team after the Bayern Munich match last Tuesday: "It is very difficult in terms of motivation because you move from a Champions League semi-final to a local league match, but this also applies to Bayern and Arsenal, and we are used to it, but what I can say is that I ask my players a lot at every moment, because we cannot forget the great atmosphere in this stadium on Saturday at five. I told the players that it is amazing and should be enjoyed, but it is unfortunate about the result, and I repeat that we needed the three points."

Regarding Marín and Mujing's first appearance at Parc des Princes: "It is not easy in the first match at Parc des Princes. The atmosphere is very positive but difficult to manage. For Ranito (Marín), I always say we have three top-level goalkeepers, and he is ready and performed well, and for Pierre (Mujing), we thought of giving Désiré Doué a rest and giving him the opportunity, and he was like the rest of the team, good."

Concerning the mistake of a PSG player in the scene of Lorient's second goal: "I never talk to the players after the match. The coach at that moment is under the influence of the result and emotion, so it is better not to say anything. Maybe I spoke once or twice in 15 years to clarify a positive point, but this is not the right time. After the match, nothing can be resolved. I learned a long time ago not to talk after the match, as everyone is exhausted, and I try to control my emotions..."

He concluded regarding Mikel Arteta's comments that Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich benefit from playing in a less intense league: "Everyone has their opinion based on their experience. The truth is that Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern play in a league with fewer teams (18), which is very positive for the high level, while some countries want more matches for commercial reasons. But in the end, everyone has their opinion..."