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Monaco's coach fuels belief for Champions League playoff duel, seeing "everything possible" against PSG in this French showdown.

This Friday, the UEFA Champions League playoff draw produced a Paris Saint-Germain vs. Monaco matchup. Sebastien Pocognoli, the Monaco coach, believes everything is possible for his team.

Due to its draw on the Parc des Princes pitch against Newcastle United on Wednesday night (1-1), PSG lost its place in the top eight of the Champions League league phase and will have to go through the playoffs to try to qualify for the Round of 16.

This Friday, the playoff draw took place, and PSG drew AS Monaco. A French derby that PSG hopes to win to continue defending its title. Sebastien Pocognoli, the AS Monaco coach, believes his team has a chance against the capital club.

AS Monaco Coach Confident for Champions League Clash With PSG

"We know how to deliver good performances against good teams. In the Champions League or in the championship, we are often present. So, I have no worries about the fact that we will be present for those matches," said the Monaco coach in a press conference.

"There are a huge number of matches (four) on which we must build to arrive with as much confidence as possible. It's a two-legged match. For me, everything is possible. From a neutral television viewer's point of view, seeing two French teams meet might bring a taste of disappointment. But for me, no. I am very happy to face PSG. It will be a very good match. We already played one against them at home. We will have to raise our level again."

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