PSG/OM – De Zerbi sets out his stall for the Trophée des Champions

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·7 January 2026

PSG/OM – De Zerbi sets out his stall for the Trophée des Champions

This Thursday at 7 PM French time (broadcast on Ligue1+), Paris Saint-Germain will face Olympique de Marseille at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait as part of the 2025 Trophée des Champions. In a press conference, Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi spoke about this match and the Parisian opponent. He wished for intensity and "courage."

De Zerbi: "a match of very high intensity, with very high commitment as if we were playing more than a final"

"What type of match are you expecting (for the Trophée des Champions in Kuwait City, 7 PM in France)? I don't know... But we know what we want to do, we must play a match of very high intensity, with very high commitment as if we were playing more than a final, as if we were playing for something extra. We will need to maintain clarity, composure, and balance throughout the match, and also have combativeness, which does not mean nervousness.

De Zerbi: "We want to showcase our qualities."

What are your tactical reflections after the defeat against Nantes and before this final against PSG? We did not lose against Nantes due to tactical reasons. Paris-SG is the strongest team in Europe, I think, we respect them as we did when we won. We want to showcase our qualities. We will need the courage to play when we have the ball and regroup when we don't."

The message is clear, PSG should expect a very aggressive OM. As seen in September during Marseille's 1-0 victory, the Parisians were somewhat overwhelmed by the physical impact of the opponent. A flaw that is not new, even though it was necessarily more complicated with the lack of preparation.

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Paris should have more response this time. Of course, they shouldn't rely solely on the fight. Coach Luis Enrique has also emphasized the game and the ball for this final. And De Zerbi reminds us that composure is also necessary. So, be cautious of excessive commitment. The duels will inevitably be contested for the Classico, it's important to find the right balance. As well as the right choices. Let's hope the Parisians can show that the defeat in September was just an accident.

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