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'Pochettino is an exceptional coach' - New PSG boss hailed by Marquinhos after breaking trophy duck

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos hailed Mauricio Pochettino as "an exceptional coach" after the Argentine won the first trophy of his managerial career.

Just three games into his tenure as PSG boss, the former Tottenham, Southampton and Espanyol manager won his first piece of silverware as his side beat rivals Marseille in the Trophee des Champions.

Mauro Icardi opened the scoring just before half-time before Neymar capped his return from injury with a late goal from the penalty spot, with Dimitri Payet’s effort only a consolation.

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The game was Marquinhos’ 300th in a PSG shirt, and he was delighted to cap the occasion with a win and another trophy.