PSG did not miss its return to school in the Champions League. If the start is more sluggish in Ligue 1 (two draws and a defeat), the double European champion signaled his intentions during the reception of Slovan Bratislava (6-1). A hat-trick from Torres, a double from Dembélé, also the author of a double assist for Torres, and a goal from Fabian Ruiz allowed the capital club to experience a beautiful moment of communion with its supporters at the Parc des Princes. It’s too early to get excited, but you shouldn’t shy away from your pleasure either.
Luis Enrique had also rotated his squad. Marquinhos, João Neves, Doué and Kvaratskhelia started and even remained on the bench. Dembélé played him for an hour and is gradually finding his rhythm, as he indicated after the match last night. The reigning Ballon d’Or had a great evening and showed everyone why he could legitimately be a contender for his own succession, despite rival candidacies. Luis Enrique was even particularly excited by his performance, as he revealed at the microphone of Canal+ immediately after the final whistle.
Luis Enrique: “Kvara can win. Like Dembélé, Vitinha and Fabian»
“ We did a very good job, we played very well », assured the Asturian before returning specifically to his attacker. “ Today, I think the one who surprised me the most was Ousmane Dembélé. What intensity! With and without a ball. Is it because I stole it? No, no, it’s him. When I have this Ousmane, it’s a real pleasure and I enjoy seeing him every day with this ambition. » The coach did not hesitate to take his player out at half-time against Rennes, before offering him a week away from the Campus so that he could rest at the start of the season.
“ There is only one person who gets to choose which players play. I tried to find the best players for this match but Kvara and Doué are incredible, continued the technician at a press conference, before letting himself talk about the Ballon d’Or. Kvara can win. Like Dembélé, Vitinha and Fabian. It’s very good for me and our supporters. Having so many players likely to win the Ballon d’Or“. However, he is not a big fan of individual awards. “Our supporters are singing “Ousmane Ballon d’Or” today, but in the future, maybe we will hear this song for another.» Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Achraf Hakimi, Fabian Ruiz, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Marquinhos, João Neves, Willian Pacho and even Ferran Torres are applying for the title.
