Nantes v PSG: Victory, preparation and World Cup, Hernandez’s key words | OneFootball

Lucas Hernandez, 29-year-old defender for Paris Saint-Germain, stopped by the Ligue 1+ microphone after the 0-1 victory against Nantes (video summary Nantes/PSG) this Sunday at the Stade de la Beaujoire as part of the first day of Ligue 1 2025-2026.

Hernandez "It's only the beginning."

Are you relieved after this first victory?

It's true that it's not easy, we had a very long summer with this Club World Cup. We came back well, but we're missing a bit of legs to get into the rhythm we're used to. It's only the beginning and it's important to win, and now we have a long week to continue preparing well.

You faced a low block and it's never easy?

It's never easy when you play against teams like that who are in a low block and counter very quickly. The most important thing is this victory, and we return with the three points and will have a long week to prepare well and try to be better physically.

Hernandez "try to be as effective as possible and try to repay the coach's trust."

What are your personal goals this year?

The goals are clear this year, it's a World Cup year, to try to be as effective as possible and try to repay the coach's trust.

I have to try to give back on the field as best as I can. It's sure to be a great and long season with a World Cup at the end which is very important for me and all the players.

Hernandez "It's sure that it goes through Ligue 1."

Are you confident despite the competition?

Yes, we have a great team, we showed it last year and this year we continue to have this desire to keep improving and bring titles to Paris.

It's sure that it goes through Ligue 1, we have to be effective in every match and all the teams will be waiting for us, and it's up to us to make the matches easy and win every possible match.

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