Operation Pichichi
The Spanish press is talking this Saturday about Kylian Mbappé's big operation: being Pichichi at the end of the season. According to A.S.the Real Madrid locker room has set itself a goal: to make Kylian Mbappé the Pichichi in La Liga and the Champions League, as Vinicius revealed after the 5-1 against Salzburg. To achieve this goal, Mbappé becomes the offensive priority, including on penalties, despite past hesitations. With 12 goals in La Liga, he chases Lewandowski and his 16 goals. The Frenchman has 5 goals in the last 4 matches, a good dynamic that must be maintained, especially against Valladolid this weekend.
Cole Palmer asserts himself as a leader
With 14 goals and 6 assists this season, Palmer has established himself as a key element for the Blues. Manager Enzo Maresca describes Cole Palmer as a quiet leader with a big personality and believes Chelsea won at the expense of Manchester City following his €50m transfer. Maresca spoke in particular about his new leadership role: “He showed his teammates that he was a leader. You don't have to be vocal to be vocal”. He also added: “In difficult moments we need a player who says: give me the ball, I will take charge”.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is now
It's D-Day for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. “ Kvara in the starts “, title The Team This morning. Eight days after signing for PSG, Kvara is expected to make his debut today against Reims. “ And here is Kvara », Adds the French media, which explains that the player has integrated well into his new environment and is physically impressive. Luis Enrique plans to test him in several positions to take advantage of his explosiveness and technical finesse. A true dribbler, he excels in one-on-ones and brings a unique ability to hit from distance, ideal against low blocks. Less effective at finishing, he compensates with his versatility and his defensive involvement, perfectly aligned with the demands of Luis Enrique. The Team explains that the Georgian should occupy the role that the club planned to assign to Bernardo Silva, targeted during the last transfer windows: to be the man of the gap, of the last or penultimate pass, to unblock situations in transition, but also facing low blocks.