When Paris Saint-Germain host Monaco on Sunday seeking to seal the Ligue 1 title, Alphonse Areola will be living his dream, but the young ‘keeper still faces challenges.
First, he has to keep out Monaco, who last season ended PSG’s run of four consecutive titles and this time sit second, 14 points behind with six rounds to play.
“Last year they took the title from us and that hurt us because this club is in the habit of winning the league every year,” the 25-year old told AFP in an interview. “So it’s even more symbolic against them. We have the chance to bring the title back to Paris.”
“Last season a new coach and new players had come in and it was necessary to adapt,” he said. “This season we have gelled.”
He also wants outsiders to treat a French league title for PSG with respect.
“People are trivialising this title too much,” Areola said. “You have to…
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