Quite discreet during this summer transfer window, PSG still sent more than 60 MEs to recruit Joao Neves. A signing that Luis Enrique does not regret, as the Portuguese international’s debut is promising.
At the age of 20, Joao Neves quickly blended into the collective set up by Luis Enrique at Paris Saint-Germain. The proof is that in the space of five Ligue 1 matches, the former Benfica Lisbon maestro has already delivered five assists. In competition with Zaire-Emery, Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha, Joao Neves has his card to play to establish himself permanently as an indisputable starter at PSG. It must be said that his style of play is typically what Luis Enrique loves, and the Parisian coach was full of praise for his new midfielder this Thursday. “Joao Neves is perfectly suited to my idea of play, he has a vital characteristic for us, which is not to lose balls under pressure, few players have this characteristic” rejoiced the Spanish coach.
In today’s edition, The team rightly focused on the great debut of Joao Neves, not without putting some pressure on the former Benfica Lisbon midfielder since according to the national daily, “part of the destiny of PSG” is at the feet of the young Portuguese, whose profile differs from that of the other midfielders at Luis Enrique’s disposal. “In recent months, the creativity of the Parisian game has been extremely dependent on Vitinha. The Portuguese, absent this Thursday evening against Rennes, has been less clear-sighted for several weeks. While Zaire-Emery still remains academic in his offensive expression, Fabian Ruiz is irregular and PSG remains on some sort of impression with the ball – few changes of pace – Neves has a role to play in the animation of the game. notes our colleague Hugo Delom.
Joao Neves, already a centerpiece of PSG
For the journalist from L’Equipe, Joao Neves could quickly be the custodian of the Parisian game. A lot of pressure for the former Benfica player, at only 20 years old. Internally, we have no doubt that the native of Tavira will be able to absorb this pressure in order to establish himself as the strong link in Paris Saint-Germain. In any case, this is what Luis Enrique wants by installing Vitinha as No. 6 and Joao Neves a notch higher since the start of the season. In the absence of his Portuguese friend against Rennes this Friday evening, Joao Neves should nevertheless play in front of the defense with Fabian Ruiz and Zaire-Emery in front of him. A great opportunity to establish yourself as the boss of the Parisian midfielder.
