Business as usual for Kombouare

Paris Saint-Germain coach Antoine Kombouare admits rumours over his future are annoying, but says he is not distracted by the speculation.

The wealthy Ligue 1 outfit have had a dip in form of late after a blistering start to the campaign, and reports in the press have suggested the 48-year-old is set to be sacked in favour of a new, big-name coach.

Despite being frustrated by the controversy, Kombouare is getting on with business as usual.

“It’s annoying because I’m still here while some have been announcing my departure for seven months,” he told France Football.

“But this does not distract me from my work. In football I do not have to spread my feelings, it’s a private matter.”

PSG’s highest-profile summer signing was Argentina international Javier Pastore who, after an impressive start to his time in France, has found life a bit tougher in recent weeks.

Despite the playmaker recently criticising team-mates for not being on the same wavelength as him, Kombouare believes the ex-Palermo man is happy at the club.

“I do not care about what he said in the media; it does not matter,” the coach said.

“I find him happy, he takes pleasure in playing and he expresses it on the field.”

PSG have slipped to second place in the Ligue 1 standings, three points behind Montpellier, with their next match seeing them take on Sochaux on Saturday.