As Auxerre prepares for a tough showdown against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this Friday, December 5, Gideon Mensah is confident that an upset is possible.
Christophe Pélissier’s side faces a significant challenge as they host the unbeaten Ligue 1 champions.
Despite a recent loss to Toulouse, Auxerre had been enjoying a five-match unbeaten run, including four wins, which helped propel them into the top half of the table. Now, they are eager to bounce back and regain their winning form.
“We had a good run of five games without defeat, and then we took our first loss last weekend, which was disappointing for us,” Mensah shared in an interview with Flashscore facilitated by Ligue 1.
“But at the end of the day, we know it’s a long season, so there will be ups and downs. Losses like this remind us that we need to stay focused because anything can happen during the season.”
Despite PSG’s impressive record of 13 league games without defeat, their recent performances—a loss to Bayern Munich followed by a draw against Nantes—suggest they may be vulnerable. Mensah finds motivation in big matches and acknowledges the challenge ahead.
“I’m very confident against PSG. Most of my motivation comes from playing against top teams. I know it will be a good game for both myself and the team. These matches push us to perform better.”
Auxerre’s home form has been a significant asset this season, with the team boasting the second-best home record in Ligue 1 after PSG. They have secured 15 points from six home games, only trailing PSG’s 19 points. Mensah attributes their success at Stade de l’Abbé Deschamps to their passionate fans.
