Yaya Toure Praises PSG as a Perfect Machine After 6-1 Champions League Defeat
Yaya Toure Amazed by PSG's Performance After Heavy Loss
Slovan Bratislava's manager Yaya Toure was left impressed by Paris Saint-Germain following their dominant 6-1 defeat in the Champions League at the Parc des Princes. The former Ivory Coast international described the French champions as a flawless machine and expressed his wish to emulate everything about the team.
Toure Reflects on the Defeat
The head coach of Slovan Bratislava praised PSG’s total control during the match. Despite the crushing scoreline, Toure held no regrets for his squad, who faced a team featuring ten Ballon d'Or nominees. This match also marked a personal milestone for Toure as the first African coach to lead a team in a Champions League group stage fixture.
A Coach Wants to Learn from PSG
At the post-match press conference, Toure lavished praise on PSG manager Luis Enrique and his squad, calling them a complete unit that can attack and defend with precision. He acknowledged the vast difference in quality but admired his players’ efforts against such elite opposition.
"I'd like to copy everything about this PSG," said Toure. "They're a machine—defence, midfield, attack, they're complete. You can't press them. They know each other well; it's not easy, they hurt you."
Dembele’s Impact Highlighted
Toure was asked about Ousmane Dembele, who caused chaos for Slovan Bratislava by scoring twice and setting up two more goals. The coach joked about Dembele’s sudden peak form, which arrived at the worst moment for his team. He admitted that facing a player of Dembele’s quality was a valuable lesson for his young squad.
"Dembele? He's my disappointment tonight," Toure joked. "I saw his last two or three matches, and he wasn’t in form, but tonight he really hurt us. He’s a fantastic player."
Looking Ahead Despite the Result
Even though the result was tough, Toure reflected on the significance of being a trailblazer for African managers on Europe's biggest stage. He acknowledged the hard work needed to reach this level and predicted that PSG will be strong contenders for the trophy again.
Slovan Bratislava now focus on their upcoming league fixtures, hoping to apply the tactical lessons learned in Paris.
"Paris is one of the best teams we will face," Toure said. "They respected us and played their hearts out."
Upcoming Fixture
- Competition: 1. Liga
- Team: Slovan Bratislava (SLB)
- Date: 13 Sept 2026
- Time: 19:00
- Opponent: Zilina (ZIL)
