Yaya Toure Praises PSG as a Perfect Machine After Slovan Bratislava's 6-1 Champions League Loss
Yaya Toure Impressed by PSG's Dominance After 6-1 Defeat
Slovan Bratislava head coach Yaya Toure spoke highly of Paris Saint-Germain following his team's heavy 6-1 loss at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League. The former Ivory Coast midfielder described PSG as an unstoppable machine, expressing a strong desire to emulate their style and organization.
Toure's Reaction to the Champions League Defeat
Despite the overwhelming scoreline, Toure showed respect for PSG's quality. The reigning European champions started their title defense with a commanding performance that left Toure amazed by their tactical coherence. He acknowledged his squad faced a team packed with ten Ballon d'Or nominees and said his players had no regrets about their effort.
This match was also historic, as Toure became the first African coach to lead a team in a Champions League group stage game.
Former Midfielder Admires PSG's Complete Setup
In his post-match comments, Toure lavished praise on PSG manager Luis Enrique and the squad he has built. He called the French side a fully rounded unit, dangerous in defense, midfield, and attack, making them very hard to press or break down.
"I'd like to copy everything about this PSG," Toure said. "They're a machine—defense, midfield, attack, they're complete. You can't press them. They know each other well; it's not easy, they hurt you."
Ousmane Dembele’s Impact Described as a Nightmare
Toure was asked repeatedly about Ousmane Dembele, who inflicted two goals and two assists on Slovan Bratislava. The coach humorously referred to Dembele's performance as his 'disappointment' because the winger appeared out of form recently but reached peak level at the worst moment for Toure's side.
"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."
Reflecting on a Historic Night
Despite the tough result, Toure appreciated the significance of being a trailblazer as the first African manager in a Champions League group match. He emphasized the hard work needed to get to this level and predicted PSG would remain strong contenders for the trophy.
Slovan Bratislava now shifts focus back to their domestic league, hoping to apply lessons learned from facing one of Europe's strongest teams.
"Paris is one of the best teams we will face," Toure said. "They respected us and played their hearts out."
Upcoming Fixture
- League: 1. Liga
- Match: Slovan Bratislava vs Zilina
- Date & Time: 13 September 2026, 19:00
