Beckham to Sit Out Sochaux Game

Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti says David Beckham, who signed a five-month contract with the French leaders last month, will skip Sunday's trip to Sochaux as he needs more time to get his fitness levels up to scratch.

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4 months ago

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Sports

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Pro Sports

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David Beckham, Carlo Ancelotti

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France, Marseille

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SHOTLIST : SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE, FRANCE, FEBRUARY 16, 2013 (SOURCE : AFPTV) IMAGES - VAR press conference SOUNDBITE 1 - Carlo Ancelotti, PSG coach (man, in English, 10 sec): "There is no ego here in this club. David arrived very well, with a good relationship with the others. There is no problem." - VAR PSG fans outside SOUNDBITE 2 - Carlo Ancelotti, PSG coach (man, in English, 16 sec): "Tomorrow [Sunday] Beckham does not play, he will stay here to train, to improve his physical condition. He needs one week to train and after that he will be ready." - VAR PSG fans outside //// ----------------------------------------------------------- AFP TEXT Fbl-FRA-Ligue1-PSG-Beckham Football: Beckham to make PSG bow against Marseille PARIS, Feb 16, 2013 (AFP) - David Beckham will make his Paris Saint Germain debut in next weekend's Ligue 1 headline clash against Marseille, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday. The 37-year-old Beckham, who signed a five-month contract with the French leaders last month, will skip Sunday's trip to Sochaux as he needs more time to get his fitness levels up to scratch, the Italian explained. "No, he'll be staying here to work, he needs more training, he'll be ready next week for the game at home to Marseille..not necessarily to start, but to play" Ancelotti said. "It's up to me to decide if he starts the match or not." The former Manchester United and LA Galaxy star has a lot to give his new club, Ancelotti added. "He can bring his experience, his quality, his professionalism, these are things that we need." stt/pgr/nr/pi13