There won’t be room for calculations in Paris – Former AC Milan manager Fabio Capello

Don Fabio Capello knows all that it takes to snatch a crucial win at this stage of the UEFA Champions League. The former AC Milan, Real Madrid, AS Roma and Juventus manager understands all the little details of European football, especially in the Champions League.

Ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Paris, the 78-year-old Italian waxed lyrical about Arsenal and explained what led to their defeat at home.

“Arsenal truly impressed me against Real Madrid, and they have all it takes to come back from a home 1-0 loss. Last week’s game was heavily influenced by Dembélé’s early goal, which frightened Arsenal.

Arsenal’s 5-1 aggregate win over the defending champions Real Madrid was probably Arteta’s best moment as a manager for the Gunners, but his lads failed to repeat the same determination and performance when they met PSG. Ousmane Dembele’s 4th-minute strike separated the two teams as Paris returned to France with a 1-0 win. Fabio Capello believes the early goal unsettled the Gunners.

“I’ve rarely seen Arteta’s team so cautious and timid, almost more focused on avoiding conceding a second goal, Capello continued.
Arsenal indeed looked so horrible and boring when they hosted PSG, making many fans question their desire.

“But in Paris, there won’t be room for calculations. The only thing left to be seen is whether the passivity in the first leg was purely psychological”, the veteran manager concluded.

On Wednesday night, Arsenal must attack PSG, and Capello thinks the Gunners will go all out because they have to win to think about progressing to the finals.

Paris Saint-Germain will welcome Arsenal to the French capital for the second leg of the UCL, having already taken a 1-0 lead.