PARIS (France): Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino remained optimistic despite throwing away the lead to lose 2-1 at home to Manchester City in the semifinal first leg on Wednesday.
“Of course it’s going to be difficult but we need to really believe we can do something there in Manchester,” Pochettino said as he looked ahead to next Tuesday’s second leg.
PSG held a deserved half-time lead after Marquinhos headed them in front in the 15th minute, but City fought back after the break with Kevin De Bruyne scoring from a cross and Riyad Mahrez from a free-kick to swing the tie their way before next week’s return.
“They are a very good team but we need to believe, and we have the talent. Tonight was a painful night, the way we conceded the goals was painful but we need to look forward, try to be optimistic, be positive and believe we can win the game and be in the final,” said Pochettino.
