"I am upset by this," he said. "If you have known Stephane for as long as I have then you will know he is not a talker.
"The Swiss press have quoted him as saying Basel have no chance in the game. I know for a fact he didn't say that and it saddens me that the media over there are being dishonest in trying to motivate their players. We will deal with it though and, remember, dishonesty never pays.
"All I can say is that we all have great respect for Basel. They are a good side and will be good opposition for us. Their place in the group at the moment proves they are a good side."