PSG: the impassable Gianluigi Donnarumma has once again amazed everyone

Where would Paris Saint-Germain be without him? Is Gianluigi Donnarumma the best goalkeeper in the world today? Here are so many legitimate questions a few hours after the new masterclass produced by the Italian goalkeeper against AS Monaco (0-0). Friday evening, at the opening of the 24th day of Ligue 1, the 25-year-old Transalpine player confirmed that he was one of the best Parisian players since the start of the season. On his line, in the air but also on the feet – an area in which he has often been criticized – the former AC Milan goalkeeper was simply impeccable. Two and a half years after his arrival in Paris, the native of Castellammare di Stabia, now relieved of the competition brought by Keylor Navas, is shining brightly and reaping the fruits of a completely successful integration within PSG.

Credited with an 8.5 by the FM editorial team and the main architect of the draw won in Monaco, the Italian international (60 caps) simply kept his team afloat throughout the match. Faced with conquering Asemists, he generally disgusted, one by one, those who wanted to defeat him. In total, the last rampart of 1m96 made six stops. Firstly by interposing against Folarin Balogun, author of a powerful cross strike (5th) then by diverting an attempt from Takumi Minamino (16th). Far from being satisfied, PSG number 99 then performed one of the strong gestures of the evening. On the ground and almost beaten, Donnarumma finally repelled with a firm hand the stung ball from Maghnes Akliouche (29th). Just before the break, he shone again by pushing back a close attempt from Akliouche (45th+2).

Gianluigi Donnarumma disgusted the ASM!

Less in demand in the second half, a direct consequence of a somewhat rediscovered Parisian team and a drop in performance from the ASM, the last rampart of the Rouge et Bleu distinguished itself, despite everything, by two very good readings of the depth ( 66th, 89th). A breathtaking match logically pushing his coach, Luis Enrique, to praise him. “Gigi is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, he works very well and he adapted to our ideas. He is very intelligent, he gives us a lot of confidence because it is difficult to score against him. But I also think Beraldo played very well today. We are a very good team, I have said it before and I am very happy with this point., assured the Spanish technician at the final whistle. Heroic, the main person concerned retained a certain humility when answering questions from Prime Video.

“No personal feelings, I had a good match. It’s not easy here and we wanted to win, but Monaco is a great team. We had a good match despite everything. The opponent had quality, there was difficulty, the team had a good attitude and we are now ready for Real Sociedad.. One thing is certain, during this evening marked by the exit of Kylian Mbappé at the break, Donnarumma, completing his 14th match of the season in the Principality without conceding any goals, confirmed his excellent dynamic within the Parisian club. Appreciated by his teammates, particularly for his mental strength, and having the full confidence of his coach, the Italian has established himself today as one of the references in his position, if not the reference. A good omen for the Parisians before meeting Real Sociedad on Tuesday evening in the round of 16 second leg of the Champions League.