Caen vs Paris Saint Germain preview - Blanc counting on Caen victory

Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2014 by PA

Laurent Blanc takes his Paris St Germain side to Caen on Wednesday night knowing a win is essential to avoid further speculation about his future.

Pressure has been mounting on Blanc after a poor start to their Ligue 1 campaign including two straight draws at Rennes and at home to Lyon last Sunday.

Blanc has admitted "something is missing" from his side's form so far but believes the Caen game presents the ideal opportunity to get back on track.

Blanc told a press conference: "Something is missing but it is the players who hold the answer.

"We will respect Caen but we will go there with the intention and ambition to win as always."

The form of talismanic striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has mirrored his side's sluggish start to the season but Blanc jumped to the defence of the Swede and insisted he would keep faith in him.

Blanc added: "Zlatan is a major player and a leader of Paris St Germain and we know very well what he is capable of doing.

"He wants to play in all the games in all the competitions but it is a long season, and his injury was detrimental to the club last year."

Caen have performed well in their first season back in the top flight and currently sit in 10th place with seven points from their first six games.

Patrice Garande's men face the champions without a win in their last three games but they were only denied victory by a late equaliser in Saturday's 3-3 draw at Toulouse.