PSG/Liverpool – Zaïre-Emery speaks frankly on the win and return | OneFootball

Warren Zaïre-Emery, the 20-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, stopped in the mixed press zone after Paris’ 2-0 win over Liverpool (PSG/Liverpool highlights) this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of the 2025-2026 Champions League quarter-finals (return leg on April 14). 

Zaïre-Emery: “we’re also a little frustrated.”

What’s the feeling after this first leg? Frustration because of the missed chances?

Honestly, it’s a pleasure to have won this match. We know that at Anfield it’s going to be very complicated. There’s always some satisfaction when you win 2-0, but we’re also a little frustrated. When you have clear chances like that… It’s better to go to Anfield with 3 or 4 goals. We’re going to play with the same intentions, going forward, with a high press, playing in their half and always giving everything with the press.

Has your status as European champion put fear into the opposition?

I don’t know, you’d have to ask the other teams. We’re confident. We know this part of the season is the best one. We’re going to try to give everything.

Zaïre-Emery: “we’re going to try to do the same thing.”

A word about the supporters?

Our supporters, whether we win or lose, are always there. They are exceptional supporters. They’re going to make a lot of noise at Anfield, we saw that last year. We’re going to try to make them happy.

Did you expect Liverpool to sit so deep?

It’s quite hard to come to the Parc and play against our press. It will be different at Anfield, they’ll have their supporters, they’ll be confident. But we’re going to try to do the same thing. It’s always complicated, but we love these matches and we’re going to do everything to win.

Zaïre-Emery: “it’s a pleasure to play with this team, with these players.”

39th straight start, how do you manage to keep going? Do you want a bit of a rest?

No (smile). My goal is to play as much as possible. Honestly, it’s a pleasure to play with this team, with these players. The group is exceptional. When I play, I’m happy, I’m enjoying myself. The key is treatment and recovery. Playing this kind of match after match is always complicated, but I feel good.

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