Fabian Ruiz is getting everyone to agree. Sparkling during the demonstration of Paris Saint-Germain on the lawn of Villarreal (6-0), Tuesday evening in the Champions League, the Spanish midfielder received a veritable shower of praise after his XXL performance. Author of a double and named man of the match, the former Naples player delighted with his technical accuracy and was elected man of the match by our editorial team (9/10) for his omnipresence in the Parisian midfield.
The Parisian coach did not fail to highlight his contribution during his press conference before the reception at Troyes. Asked about the importance of the midfielder in his offensive animation, Luis Enrique particularly insisted on the role of his compatriot: “to play the way we play, we need players who link up with the attackers, that’s what Fabian Ruiz does. He’s a different player, he has everything, he’s one of the best midfielders in the world.”. Strong words which demonstrate the confidence placed in an element which has become essential in the Parisian midfield.
Luis Enrique: “When he arrived here, there was a different impression of him”
The figures confirm this rise in power. In the Champions League this season, Ruiz has already scored 4 goals and 1 assist in 4 games, including 91% successful passes. In Ligue 1, he also played 7 matches, delivering 2 assists in 416 minutes of play. Important statistics which show his great development. “We are very happy because when he arrived here, there was a different impression of him”added Luis Enrique, before the ESTAC reception this Saturday (9:05 p.m.).
Image generation in progress
Arriving in the capital in the summer of 2022, the Spanish midfielder seems to have definitively found his place in Luis Enrique’s project. Sometimes underestimated for a long time, he has today established himself as one of the essential cogs in the Parisian team. His performance against Villarreal only reinforced this impression. And given the compliments of his coach, Fabian Ruiz is not about to lose his status in the Parisian eleven and also within the Spanish team, as the next rally approaches.
