Arrived at Paris Saint-Germain this winter for 75 million euros, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was quick to find a place in the Parisian workforce. The Georgian winger, nicknamed “Kvara”, scored his first goal with Paris in the match against Monaco, attractive supporters and observers. But at the dawn of his first Champions League match under the Parisian colors, a question remains: Luis Enrique will trust him to start against Brest?
KVaratskhelia holder for her European baptism
The answer is now clear: Kvaratskhelia will be well holder this Tuesday evening for the first leg of the Champions League against Brest. Despite initial doubts about his physical condition – the player not yet 100 % – Luis Enrique has chosen to align him from the start. The Parisian staff has made sure to prepare him for this meeting, by offering him a series of tenures since his arrival. This match at the Roudourou stadium will therefore mark its European debut in the Paris jersey, and the expectations are up to the investment made by the club.
KVARETSKHELIA at the entrance to Brest.
An almost complete PSG
Luis Enrique will be able to rely on his usual executives, with the exception of Warren Zaïre-Emery, still injured in the ankle. Achraf Hakimi, spared against Monaco, will find his post in the right corridor, allowing Joao Neves to return to the heart of the game. Marquinhos and Pacho will form the central hinge, with Nuno Mendes on the left side. Vitinha, faithful to his role as a sentry, will lead the midfield, supported by Désiré Doué, who seems to have won the confidence of his coach thanks to her recent brilliant performances.
In attack, Kvaratskhelia will be accompanied by Bradley Barcola, in great shape since the start of the year, and Ousmane Dembélé, author of 16 goals in his last 10 games. The Parisian offensive trio promises to be formidable, and Paris hopes to strike hard from this first leg.
A more complicated match than it seems
Despite a 5-2 victory against Brest in the league a week ago, Luis Enrique remains cautious : “Brest is a very complex team to play. They can score two goals in two minutes, they attack and defend well, and are very dangerous on the second balloons. ” The Spanish coach knows that his men will have to be wary of a well -organized and ambitious Brest training.
With a KVaratskhelia for the first time in the Champions League, all eyes will be turned to the Georgian winger, supposed to bring the creativity and efficiency expected in these kinds of European meetings.
