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Blaise Matuidi plays down Carlo Ancelotti praise

Matuidi plays down Ancelotti praise
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Blaise Matuidi is pleased with Carlo Ancelotti's recent praise, but insists that he is not getting carried away.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi has played down the praise he has received from coach Carlo Ancelotti this season.

The Italian recently claimed that the 25-year-old is one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe.

"I don't like assessing myself too much, it's not in my nature," Matuidi told Ligue1.com. "That's how I am. The less I say, the better I play, and I'll let the pundits and coaches say what they have to say.

"Coming from one of the best coaches in the world, it's a real compliment. But all that can come and go very quickly, and I need to do what I can to remain consistent. It's the first season where I've played so many matches without picking up an injury, touchwood.

"When I take a knock, I get a bit scared, but I try to forget it as quickly as possible. Other than that, I'm not so surprised that I'm playing so much. I have the legs for it. I'm someone who likes to work really hard, who recuperates very quickly."

Matuidi joined PSG from Saint-Etienne in 2011.

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