Christophe Gaultier, the PSG coach, exploded on Friday during a press conference two days before the derby with Olympique de Marseille, as the team’s dressing room is rocked by extra-sporting problems that are destroying the Paris coat of arms, according to Belgian radio and television website RTBF .

Christophe Galtier corrects journalists: “Write the opposite of what I tell you”

When asked about the Mbappe deal, the technician thought for a few seconds before exploding.

“I want to tell you that you never talk to me about football. I’m proud to be the coach of PSG, let’s talk about what’s happening on the pitch. No, in 15 minutes of the press conference, we have to talk about football for one and a half minutes. Then, no matter what I tell you about my wardrobe, you won’t believe me.

Write the opposite of what I tell you. When I explain to you that everything is going well, that the guys are serious, united, no one is interested. I have many faults, but I am honest. So when I tell you things are going well, it’s true. I feel like people don’t believe me. Everything is fine in the locker room. So yes, we don’t kiss every day, but it happens better than other places, and especially better than they say. Let’s talk about football!” – Christophe Galtierquoted by Agerpres.

Temperamental Galtier silenced the journalists in front of him. When a brave journalist mentioned the Mbappe case, the coach reacted.

“Don’t expect me to comment on the deal with Mbappe, I won’t say anything. Let’s talk about Clasico. We’re a bit less bright at the moment, they’ve had a really good start to the season. Let’s talk about it. Let’s talk about the match, about the style of play. (…) Come on, I’ll tell you. Shall we change the organization of the game? Shall we switch to a system with three midfielders? Are we switching to 4-4-2?

And if it is additional pressure? It’s annoying. For me, pressure doesn’t mean not talking about football. My passion is football. I have no pressure. I pay special attention to how it might affect my group, the players, the atmosphere. And as soon as I see that it does not interfere with my group, I am calm” – Christophe Galtier.

PSG hope to end their three-game unbeaten run in the derby against Marseille at the Parc des Princes. The Parisians lead Ligue 1 with 26 points after 10 games, three more than Sunday’s 3rd-placed opponents.