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PSG captain Thiago Silva: Atalanta deserve to be in quarterfinals

PSG captain Thiago Silva expects a wide open tie for their Champions League quarterfinal against Atalanta.

The veteran defender insists there'll be no underestimating the Oribici.

“It's the Champions League, and every team that's there has deserved to reach the quarter-finals," he told PSG TV.

Atalanta are a team that causes a lot of problems for their opponents. Their three forwards are very fast, and it will be difficult.

“It will be an open game because they play good football, and we do too. I think the team that manages to convert their chances will be the one to win."

The former Milan defender is not extending his contract with the French giants but will remain at their disposal for the Atalanta tie.

“We're first of all going to think about our friendly games. If we manage to prepare well then we'll be able to reach a high level, because we have high level players.

“We'll need to work well and prepare well before playing the two finals of the domestic Cup competitions, which are very important. The squad is aware of that."

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