Football – PSG
PSG has found the perfect player, Luis Enrique can be jubilant
Published on April 29, 2024 at 11:00 p.m.
As PSG prepares to cross swords with Borussia Dortmund in the semi-final of the Champions League this Wednesday, Arsène Wenger had the opportunity to speak about the Parisian club before this shock. The former Arsenal manager notably fell under the spell of a midfielder from the Parisian club.
The season of Paris Saint Germain can change this Wednesday. Luis Enrique’s players will move to the side of Dortmund in the semi-final first leg of the Champions League. If Nuno Mendes concerns the Parisian staff and Presnel Kimpembe is still in the infirmary, the entire group should be available to face the German team. Interviewed by The Parisian, Arsene Wenger focused on the case Vithina.
“I find it extremely interesting”
Indisputable holder since his arrival in the summer of 2022, the Portuguese is flourishing under the orders of Luis Enrique. In 27 Ligue 1 matches, the Portuguese scored 7 goals and 4 assists. Something to convince Arsène Wenger : “ Yes, Vitinha. Since the start of the season, I have found him extremely interesting. He has a form of permanent availability and security in keeping the ball. The first months, I sometimes didn’t find him enough at the heart of the game, because he was eccentric to the left. We always felt that when he was in the middle, he was bringing something. Now that it is well refocused, I find it very effective. »
An essential player in pressing
Since the induction of Luis Enrique at the head of the workforce PSG, two main principles were established: high pressing and possession of the ball. According to Arsene Wengerit is especially in this second aspect that the former player of the FC Port brings its qualities: “ Small players, in football where pressing is very important, are extremely important resources. They can change direction very quickly, getting out of small spaces. Vitinha has that. » It now remains to be seen whether the 24-year-old midfielder will be able to shine in Germany this Wednesday.
