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'I trust the coach... we want to calm down and see what he wants': PSG president issues statement of support to boss Thomas Tuchel despite shock Champions League last-16 exit

By Press Association Reporter

Published: 09:16 GMT, 7 March 2019 | Updated: 09:16 GMT, 7 March 2019

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Thomas Tuchel still has the 'trust' of Paris Saint-Germain's board despite Wednesday night's shock Champions League defeat to Manchester United.

The German appears to be on borrowed time after a 3-1 defeat to United at the Parc des Princes meant PSG crashed out of the competition at the last-16 stage despite holding a 2-0 lead from the first leg at Old Trafford, but club president Nasser Al Khelaifi says now is not the time for anyone to rush into a decision on what happens next.

Success in domestic competition is almost a given at PSG, so each coach is measured on how he performs in the Champions League - which spells trouble for Tuchel.

Paris Saint-Germain's Thomas Tuchel has been backed despite the loss to Manchester United

Paris Saint-Germain's Thomas Tuchel has been backed despite the loss to Manchester United

President Nasser Al Khelaifi (left) says he trusts Tuchel and will not make a snap decision

President Nasser Al Khelaifi (left) says he trusts Tuchel and will not make a snap decision

'I trust the coach,' Al Khelaifi said in quotes reported by L'Equipe.

'We will see his decision, if he wants to change or if he does not change. But it's not because we have lost a match that we have to act now. We must make

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