He was one of the most anticipated Paris Saint-Germain players on Wednesday evening, during the Champions League semi-final return leg played against Bayern Munich (1-1). Replacing Achraf Hakimi in the right lane of the Paris defense, Warren Zaire-Emery did more than respond. The performance of the French international was praised by observers, some of whom mentioned his role with the Blues.
Former PSG goalkeeper, Jérôme Alonzo was full of praise after the match. The consultant for the L’Équipe channel first said all the good things he thought of the match produced by the Parisian “titi”. “I think his match is worth eight (out of ten) because he was fantastic. To replace one of the best players in the world in this position, just that, to put yourself up to the task for an important match like that, it’s already very deserving. »
Then the columnist moved on to the chapter of the France team.
“I find that today, Warren Zaire-Emery is the best French right-back. So I think he should start at the World Cup. » A strong argument in favor of the Parisian who would therefore be, according to Jérôme Alonzo, a better asset than the current holder of the position with the Blues.
“I think he had a better season in the matches he played in this position than Jules Koundé. »
Warren Zaire-Emery right side holder with the Blues?
And to continue his argument. “I think that in big matches, he is better than Jules Koundé in this position. And tonight he showed it for the whole world to see. » Then Jérôme Alonzo insisted and repeated one last time:
“Warren Zaire-Emery must start at right-back during the World Cup. »
While Didier Deschamps will announce on May 14 the list of twenty-five (or twenty-six) players selected with the France team for the 2026 World Cup, Warren Zaire-Emery has clearly validated his ticket. It now remains to be seen how the national coach will choose to use it.
