Lucas Beraldo, Paris Saint-Germain’s 2024 winter recruit, is having a mixed start in Parisian colors. A central defender by training, the Brazilian is often used on the left side of defense by Luis Enrique, a position where he plays a secondary role behind Nuno Mendes.
Ricardo Gomes, former PSG player and coach, shared his analysis of the situation. “He arrived very early, he is paying the price today, but he remains a very, very strong player technically. I remain convinced that it is a good choice for the club”he declared for L’Equipe this Thursday.
Beraldo looking for playing time
The former Auriverde rock also highlighted the strong points of his young compatriot: “It’s a rare profile with this quality of ball exit. The meaning of the duel, it will take more time. He will continue to grow with playing time and Champions League matches. »
Since the start of the season, Lucas Beraldo has played 9 matches, including 7 as a starter, for a total of 664 minutes in the Parisian jersey. Figures far removed from the 1197 minutes accumulated by Willian Pacho, another recruit from the capital club, who is preferred to occupy the central hinge alongside Marquinhos.
