The Chelsea defender sends a strong message before the final against Paris and does not hide his intentions to dominate PSG.
While PSG has marked the spirits with a show of force against Real Madrid, Chelsea is preparing to block the road to the final of the World Cup of clubs. And in this upcoming duel, a former resident of Ligue 1 intends to be heard. A few hours before kick -off, the words chosen by Malo Gusto, the young right side of the blues, resonate as a first provocation towards the club of the capital.
Chelsea is not afraid of PSG
Asked after the qualification of his family against Fluminense (2-0), Gusto did not try to flee the stake. On the contrary, he made a voluntary discourse, showing cold confidence: “No matter the opponent. What matters is to stay focused on ourselves and do the work to get this trophy. »» A statement that contrasts with the status of favorite which Paris enjoys after its recital against Real. If some expected a cautious approach, the Frenchman opted for frontality.
The message is clear: Chelsea does not intend to appear as a consenting victim. Carried by a Joao Pedro in great shape, the London group intends to surf its dynamics, after winning the League conference in the spring. Gusto insists: “What matters is our desire to win. We showed on Tuesday evening what we could do. Now we have to continue. »» Behind these words, it is the idea of a united collective and ready to face any challenge that is reflected.
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In Paris to read between the lines. Because if the level gap displayed against Madrid can suggest to an unbalanced meeting, Chelsea, although more discreet, advances with certainties. The final will take place at the Metlife Stadium, and Gusto should have a major role, he who will have to contain the climbs of Dembélé or the breakthroughs of Kvaratskhelia. He, the ex-Gone, knows well the intensity of these Franco-French duels.
For Gusto as for Chelsea, it is not only a world title. There is also a question of credibility, a challenge launched to the European European Champions. And facing the Parisian ogre, the words pronounced before the battle take on a completely different dimension. It remains to be seen if this verbal audacity will be followed by effect.
