Paris St Germain’s Warren Zaire-Emery in motion with Paris FC’s Jonathan Ikone. Photograph: REUTERS
PARIS:
Paris St Germain midfielder Senny Mayulu mentioned their stunning 1-0 defeat by Paris FC on Monday was a “slap within the face” after the defending French Cup champions had been knocked out within the spherical of 32 by their capital rivals.
4 days after clinching their fourth consecutive French Tremendous Cup, PSG had been humbled on the Parc des Princes by Paris FC, who returned to the French prime flight this season after a 46-year absence.
Including insult to damage, it was one in all their former gamers who delivered the killer blow, Jonathan Ikone netting the winner within the 74th minute.
“We dominated the sport, however sadly we could not convert our probabilities,” Mayulu advised reporters. “We’re taking a slap within the face, however we will bounce again.
“It is a defeat, however now we’re transferring on to one thing else. We need to regain first place within the (Ligue 1) championship.
“We will give it our all in coaching as we normally do and we will attempt, we will do every part we are able to to win all of the remaining competitions.”
Ikone, who got here via PSG’s youth system and made his senior debut with the membership, joined Paris FC this season and the 27-year-old kept away from celebrating his aim towards his former membership.
“No, no celebration, I can not have a good time. They gave me every part. I am tremendous comfortable to attain right here, however I additionally respect the membership that gave me every part,” Ikone mentioned.
“We’re actually comfortable as a result of we approached the match nicely, defended nicely and scored the aim we wanted to win. Now we’re wanting forward and I hope this can give us a lift for the championship too.”
Paris FC are fifteenth in Ligue 1 and simply 4 factors above the relegation zone whereas PSG are second, some extent behind shock leaders Lens.
PSG supervisor Luis Enrique mentioned the consequence was unfair after his aspect dominated the match.
“It is a competitors we love, we’ve got to simply accept it and that is the way in which it’s,” he added. “If I’ve to lose matches, I would prefer it to be this manner.”
