Illia Zabarnyi was on the trip to Udine last Tuesday and Wednesday, but the Ukrainian did not participate in the European Super Cup match won by Paris Saint-Germain against Tottenham (2-2, 5 Tab 4). New Parisian recruit (€ 63 million excluding bonus), the former defender of Bournemouth did not wait long before making his big debut in the red and blue jersey. Like many of his new teammates, “Zaba” took advantage of the need for Luis Enrique to run his workforce to have his chance during the first day of Ligue 1 against FC Nantes.
In addition to Zabarnyi, the Spanish European Champions Coach in title had indeed decided to align a very remained starting eleven. Only four Wednesday holders were repeated (Lucas Chevalier, Vitinha, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Bradley Barcola), accompanied by four of the replacements very in sight in Udine (Fabian Ruiz, Ibrahim Mbaye, Kang-in Lee and Gonçalo Ramos). Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez and therefore Illia Zabarnyi completed the painting. For the Ukrainian, the question of his physical form did not arise too much since he achieved the preseason of the Cherries. On the other hand, the one who is announced as the successor of Marquinhos was necessarily eagerly awaited, especially since he made his debut in an experimental defense with Beraldo. And for his first, the ex-pensions of the Cherries experienced a rather quiet meeting after the victory of his family (1-0).
“”I had a lot of fun»»
If he has still lost 7 balloons and lost all his air duels (0/2), the Ukrainian won all his duels on the ground (2/2) and displays an excellent ratio of passes (95% of successful passes, 4 out of 4 in long passes). Above all, he took advantage of a FC Nantes evolving in a low block so as not to have a lot of work. A evening partner, Lucas Beraldo judged the arrival of his new teammate. “”He's an incredible player. I think it will be very easy to play with us. He will help us a lot. We are also there to help him feel like at home“, He said in the mixed zone. He also asked about his recruit at the microphone of Ligue 1+Luis Enrique said he was satisfied with his match. “”I think the three players we have signed are players who will bring a lot, Lucas and Illia have played today at very good level, these are players who can improve the team. This is the first game of the season, we are quiet and confident.»»
Finally, the main interested party did not hide his satisfaction at the end of the match, still on Ligue 1+. “”It's different, but I really liked it, I love playing in these teams who have possession, I had a lot of fun. I felt pretty well, the supporters were there, it was appreciable, we feel their support, I do not know my teammates for a long time, but there are incredible players. It was very long, it took time, I am very happy to be here and everyone wants to put me in the best conditions so everything is fine. It's a big club, I have to win duels, I have to win everything, but I like this pressure, it will make me grow. My goal is to help as best as possible, I will fight for them whether in Ligue 1 or in the Champions League. I am very happy here». It is said.
