PSG-Tottenham: Physically, an impossible mission for the Parisians?

The European Super Cup pits PSG, in the midst of their preparations, against Spurs, who are already well-seasoned, against each other this Wednesday. Luis Enrique and Marquinhos acknowledge the English side's physical advantage but remain confident for the match in Udine.

By Stéphane Bianchi

Marquinhos and Beraldo, seen here in the middle of a training session on Tuesday, have not had as much time off, nor as much physical preparation, as their opponents on Wednesday. AFP/Franck Fife

In the white corner, forty-two days of work, punctuated by six friendly matches. In the opposite corner, the blue, a short week of work, at most, at the Poissy Campus. On the eve of the 50th edition of the European Super Cup, a world separates Paris from Tottenham.

While Spurs may not be able to compete with Luis Enrique's PSG in terms of CV, standing and aura this Wednesday on the pitch at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, there is one area in which the Europa League winner should clearly dominate the Champions League winner: physical condition.

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