Present at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Brazilian captain Marquinhos addressed the new PSG dynamics as well as competition within the team. The number 5 will have to maintain or improve its level of play to keep its place in front of players like Ilya Zabarnyi.
Despite the competition, Marquinhos said he wanted to facilitate the integration of the Ukrainian: ” If I have been here for 13 years, it is because I have worked with each training. I will continue in this direction. Competition motivates to work more and get out of its comfort zone. He is a talented young defender who still has a great margin of progression. I will always try to help him if he needs it. As for the number of games we will play together, this is the choice of the coach. The management of the workforce will be important this season, which explains new recruitments. I only want to be honest with my teammates, and the coach will make his choices,“He said.
Zabarnyi on the bench against Atalanta
Acquired for 60 million euros from Bournemouth, Ilya Zabarnyi is the most expensive recruit of the Parisian summer transfer window. The 23 -year -old defender arrives with the objective of winning in central defense and competing with Marquinhos.
For the moment, Marquinhos retains its place thanks to performance deemed solid. For the first champions League match of the season, Zabarnyi could start on the replacement bench, but an entry during the meeting remains possible.
