Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery refuses to talk on the future of Angel Di Maria: 'All players must think of Paris, we cannot talk about transfer window'
- Angel Di Maria was taken off in the 70th minute of PSG's win against Troyes
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Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery has refused to be drawn on speculation over the future of Angel Di Maria.
The Argentina international was taken off with 20 minutes to go during the Ligue 1 leaders' routine 2-0 victory over Troyes, having been made to start on the bench for the previous fixture against Monaco.
Di Maria has cut a frustrated player in recent weeks at the Parc des Princes, fuelling speculation he could be set for a move away from the French capital.
Unai Emery has refused to be drawn on speculation that Angel Di Maria could leave PSG
However, Emery refused to talk about possible departures at PSG, and insisted he is happy with the group of players he has.
'All players must think of Paris. We cannot talk about transfer window before we still have a lot of matches,' he told C8 after victory over Troyes. 'We need to think about the current workforce and give them confidence.
'If players are not in the spirit we want, we talk together. I'm happy with the group.
'I'm happy with all the players. The most important thing is their state of mind.'
Di Maria has struggled this season at PSG, finding the net just once in 11 league appearances and he has failed to truly settle in the French capital, much like his short-lived move to Manchester United.
Despite his difficulties however, Emery insists he is more than happy with the players work ethic and has praised the drive he has shown.
Di Maria appears unsettled at PSG and has cut a frustrated figure at the Parc des Princes
'Angel works every day for the team. Sometimes he has very good matches, sometimes worse. We will continue to give everyone confidence,' he said.
'I spoke with Angel yesterday. He started the match with a lot of desire and motivation. Maybe he did not show his best moves as he wanted or as we wanted.
'His attitude is good. I want to maintain a good spirit in the team and take each match as it comes.'
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