The Georgian winger has directly performed under his new colors, particularly in the Champions League where he found the way to the nets 3 times including one goal in the tournament final against Inter Milan. But in addition to his technical qualities, pass and finish, the former Napoli player impresses with his energy debauchery and his defensive work.
Faced with Milanese on May 31, he dazzled the football planet when he made an incredible defensive return to Denzel Dumfries while his team led 4 goals to 0. During an interview with League1+the number 7 spoke on the role of the attacker in modern football.
“I understood that an attacker who defends is more likely to succeed in today's football. All my gestures on and off the field are scrutinized. I must be a model for Georgian youth. It is a great responsibility for me. When I won titles, the Champions League, I thought of my country, where it all started. Football is my whole life. Playing football makes me happy, I am happy to have realized my dream. Football is all for me, “
he said.
Before continuing his point: “My childhood counted a lot for me. She was very close to football. I knew where to find my neighbors. They were at the stadium. At the time when my father played, there was no video, but my mother had kept VHS of her goals. I went back to this. In my children's eyes, my father is the best, he taught me a lot. »»
“A player from another time”
KHVICHA KVARETSKHELIA is a world class player. Ranked 12th in the Ballon d'Or, the 24 -year -old attacker seduces his world including his coach in Georgia Willy Sagnol. The former defender of the French team loves the mentality of his offensive element which he considers a player of another time.
“When he is on the ground, he is there to play, to perform. Not for Instagram photos. It's a very good thing, I feel like I see a player from another time. »»
