On Wednesday as Paris Saint-Germain crushed Marseille 2-1 in the Trophee des Champions, Mauricio Pochettino recognized the role Thomas Tuchel played in his first managerial trophy.
After acquiring the Trophee des Champions, PSG’s Mauricio Pochettino praised his forerunner, Thomas Tuchel.
Nevertheless, PSG kept on to maintain a historic eighth consecutive Trophee des Champions crown and their midweek 10th overall.
It was only Pochettino’s third PSG game, and the former Tottenham boss made sure that he remembered the work of Tuchel, who was dismissed on December 29 as head coach.
“I want to thank the players, Leonardo [sporting director] and Nasser Al-Khelaifi [president],” Pochettino – a Champions League and EFL Cup runner-up with Spurs – said according to the official website. “I also have a thought for Thomas Tuchel and his staff, who allowed us to play this match.”
“We are making progress in all areas where we want to implement our ideas. We have a very intelligent group of players, with great adaptability. We are very happy.
“I hope to win other titles, but the first one will always be special.”
“The group has shown a lot of maturities, it has learned from its mistakes. It’s a huge emotion to win with this staff, it’s difficult to describe in words, especially since it’s a club that made me become a better person, a better player.”
