There is no longer any debate regarding Nuno Mendes. The Portuguese is a major player for Paris Saint-Germain, and we would like to know the identity of the person who thinks he is not the best left back on the planet at the moment.
Arriving at PSG in 2021, at just 19 years old, the former Sporting player was then a diamond in need of polishing. A great hope, who already showed very good qualities as a counter-attacker, and who has transformed over the past two seasons into a complete player.
“At the beginning, I wasn't very strong in defense,
concedes Nuno Mendes to the AFP. Attacking with speed, I knew how to do it. Luis Enrique noticed that, he helped me a lot defensively and today I'm good (on both ends). I try to balance the attacks, rest a little when necessary. The coach did a good job, and not just for me. »
Nuno Mendes, it's signed Luis Enrique
Nuno Mendes forms with Achraf Hakimi a pair of extraordinary full-backs, capable of climbing into the Top 10 of the Ballon d'Or (10th place for the Portuguese, 6th place for the Moroccan). The left-hander does not forget to mention the contribution of Luis Enrique to explain his progress and his performances.
“It’s part of me too, to know what I can do to improve. But he gave me a lot. Before, in one-on-one defense, it was a bit difficult, because I only thought about the attack. But he told me: 'You need to defend better and then I'll give you the freedom to attack.' »
