Manchester City will host PSG in the second round of the Champions League group stage on Thursday morning at 03:00 Beijing Time (CET). Ahead of the match, Ruben Dias attended the team's press conference. At the end of the press conference, he discussed how the team is handling the Premier League decision and his expectations for the match. Related link: [Ruben: We believe in the club, not everyone wants to see us win]

Three years ago, when the news broke, everyone was together with the team. This time, the controversy erupted during the international break, when players were scattered around the world. Does this change how teammates interact, so you need to contact each player individually?

Honestly, after the news came out, we all felt the need to talk seriously. As soon as everyone returned to the team, we communicated immediately, united our thoughts, stabilized our mindset, and then moved forward. We weren't together when it happened, but we quickly communicated with each other, quickly reassured ourselves, and continued our preparations.

With so much happening at once, as captain, you have to motivate the entire team. Is this a heavy burden?

Actually, it's no different from previous years; the captain's job has never changed. As captain, it's about stepping up whenever needed. This challenge seems different, but we've been in similar situations before, and I'm ready. The three other captains, and everyone in the team, will stand together. We will defend the club and fight for the club; we believe in the club.

Last Sunday's post-match celebrations also drew a lot of criticism. Maresca just said in an interview: "We won 3-0 at Anfield, what else do people want us to do?" You also won at Anfield with the team last season. Comparing the two, is the satisfaction from last Sunday's win stronger, weaker, or the same?

I completely agree with what the manager said. Whenever it is, winning at Anfield is always significant. Whether it's early in the season or in the second half, as long as we achieve this victory, we will enjoy it the same and celebrate it according to how we feel at that moment. This itself shows how important this win is to us.

You said many people don't like Manchester City to win. Do you feel that, although the team plays very well, many people in England simply don't want to see you win?

That's not what I meant. It's very normal: when you win, some people will always be unhappy because they also have ambitions to win titles. We just focus on doing our own job.

Continuing on the topic of celebrations, when you read media reports or listen to radio and TV commentary, do you ever feel that the outside world is telling players how they should react to the current controversy?

No, we just do what we should do: step onto the pitch, play football, and fight for victory. The answer is no.

Haaland mentioned the team's strong mentality after the Liverpool match. Did all the events from last week bring the dressing room even closer together? In this situation, how important is Haaland as a leader in the team, for you and for the entire squad?

He is one of us, just as important as everyone in the team. When he speaks about mental strength, it actually shows that everyone is calm and mentally strong in this environment, focused on their work, trusting the club, and playing with smiles on their faces. This truly reflects the character of this team.

A few moments ago you said PSG is the strongest team in Europe. Many French fans are asking whether Paris can achieve three consecutive wins in the Champions League. I'd like to hear your opinion.

Of course, I hope they can't. PSG is undoubtedly a strong team; that must be acknowledged. I know some of the players in their squad and understand their abilities. You can see their tactical flexibility at different stages of the match, and the Portuguese players I know in their team also reflect the quality of this squad. To beat them, you have to perform at a very high level, and that's what we're targeting.

Last question, I'd like to ask about Khusanov's recovery. He hasn't been able to play yet.

He is also one of us, with outstanding talent and a strong physique. When he returns, he will be able to contribute to the team.

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