Back at a very good level at the start of the 2024-25 season, Warren Zaire-Emery (19 years old) is now aligned as a right back by Luis Enrique, to compensate for the absence of Achraf Hakimi during the CAN this winter. The young French international also does more than the job in this position and becomes a real alternative to the Moroccan holder. To the point of raising the debate about retraining for this position. In any case, this is what Willy Sagnol, the former right-back of the Blues, wants.
“I understand this is a topic because Warren has the tactical background for the job. And physically, he has all the skills to be a full-back. So, I’m not surprised that he’s thriving there. He has a low center of gravity, he has good support, this allows him to change quickly and stick to fast and confusing wingers in a one-on-one situation. (…) Offensively, what’s interesting is that he can start from lower down. He has the game in front of him, does not find himself stuck with his back to goal and that fits with his qualities”continues the coach of Georgia, in The Teamwho is certain that the Parisian Titi can become a hybrid full-back, capable of projecting offensively and being an offensive weapon.
