PSG manager Thomas Tuchel gives bizarre Roger Federer example to justify European woes

For all ir riches and eye-catching acquisitions, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have flattered to deceive in European competitions. Champions League remains ever-elusive for a club with an embarrassment of riches in attack and a more-than stable defence. However, PSG manr Thomas Tuchel has w leapt to defence of club's record in Champions League, comparing ir woes in Europe to record of tennis great Roger Federer. 

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PSG manr Thomas Tuchel uses Roger Federer's early struggles to justify club's dismal Champions League record

'PSG UCL curse' is name that has been coined for PSG's Champions League troubles in recent seasons. Despite breaking transfer record two times in last three years, PSG have failed to get going in Champions League. Thomas Tuchel, however, remains unfazed with criticism coming PSG's way in wake of ir dismal record in Europe. In an interview with French reporters ahe of a Coupe de France clash with Dijon, Thomas Tuchel said that club's lack of success in Champions League is t a cause of concern for Parisians.

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"If I tell you t to think about a pink elephant, you will think about it. You have to accept context. I said after [being eliminated by] Manchester United, 'guys, we will try again next year'.  group st, last 16, that's how it is. It's same for tennis. Everyone thinks that Roger Federer has always won, but it's t like that." - Thomas Tuchel to French reporters

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While Roger Federer may have endured a barren patch during his early years, Swiss tennis great ultimately ended up winning a host of titles, minus mind-boggling millions in expenditure. PSG's Champions League worries have been well documented by recent stumbles against Barcelona and Manchester United. Barcelona debacle remains etched in memories of PSG fans after Les Parisiens blew a four-goal vant in first leg to succumb to a 6-1 defeat in second leg. 'PSG UCL curse' struck once again during last season's Champions League campaign which saw Thomas Tuchel's men crash out in Round of 16 after Manchester United overturned a two-goal deficit to register a 1-3 win at Parc des Princes.

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