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Carlo Ancelotti feels Paris Saint-Germain have to improve
The PSG coach was far from satisfied with his side's display against Evian, and feels they have to do better in order to be successful
Feb 5, 2012 4:30:00 PM
By Stefan Coerts
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has stated his belief that the Ligue 1 leaders have to improve if they are to be successful this term in the wake of their 3-1 league win over Evian on Saturday.
PSG fell 1-0 behind in the opening 45 minutes before a Nene brace and a Kevin Gameiro strike helped them to the full three points, but Ancelotti was far from satisfied with his side's performance.
"It was a difficult match. In the first half, Evian played well and created a good few problems for us. Naturally, I think that we must play better, with more order, more confidence, and more rigour because we allowed Evian to get the ball forward too easily.
"But even when you don't play well you must win. We created more good chances in the second half. I changed the system because we needed to put more pressure on the midfield. I liked our second-half reaction, and the work put in by the players."
Ancelotti then went on to discuss the performance of deadline day signing Thiago Motta, and was quite satisfied with the former Inter man's display.
"Motta was good, he played with confidence and personality. But it was his first match for a new team. For a striker it is always important to score."
Paris Saint-Germain sit atop of the Ligue 1 table at the moment with a three-point lead over Montpellier.
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PSG fell 1-0 behind in the opening 45 minutes before a Nene brace and a Kevin Gameiro strike helped them to the full three points, but Ancelotti was far from satisfied with his side's performance.
"It was a difficult match. In the first half, Evian played well and created a good few problems for us. Naturally, I think that we must play better, with more order, more confidence, and more rigour because we allowed Evian to get the ball forward too easily.
"But even when you don't play well you must win. We created more good chances in the second half. I changed the system because we needed to put more pressure on the midfield. I liked our second-half reaction, and the work put in by the players."
Ancelotti then went on to discuss the performance of deadline day signing Thiago Motta, and was quite satisfied with the former Inter man's display.
"Motta was good, he played with confidence and personality. But it was his first match for a new team. For a striker it is always important to score."
Paris Saint-Germain sit atop of the Ligue 1 table at the moment with a three-point lead over Montpellier.
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