It’s D-Day. This Saturday, late in the afternoon, the streets of Paris will ignite as Daniel Siebert kicks off at the Puskás Aréna. Title holders, Paris Saint-Germain will try to win the second Champions League in its history. A mission which, however, promises to be arduous since opposite Arsenal, champion of England and impressive during this 2025-2026 financial year. Before this much-anticipated meeting, the Gunners nevertheless showed their confidence, starting with their coach Mikel Arteta.
Yes, but according to the English press, the London team has some concerns. In today’s edition, The Team indeed highlights the main fear of the residents of the Emirates Stadium before this shock. A fear that has a name: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. “He’s the most exciting player in Europe right now. He dominates matches, especially in the Champions League, and what he has offered this season, especially in the semi-finals, is incredible. We love him because he’s an old-fashioned dribbler.”summarizes, in this capacity, John Cross, journalist of the Daily Mail.
Kvara gives the Gunners nightmares
Before continuing: “There is this suddenness in his game. He is the player Arsenal are most afraid of. The question, moreover, is who will play against him: the best right back is Jurrien Timber, who is coming off a good week of training, but who has not played since March. Otherwise, it will be (Cristhian) Mosquera, but with the ball, it’s not the same thing…”. Before knowing Mikel Arteta’s final choice to try to contain the Georgian’s arabesques, the fear felt by Arsenal seems, in any case, legitimate.
Since his arrival in the French capital, the former Napoli star has continued to impress Europe. Already brilliant against Liverpool, Aston Villa, Chelsea and even Arsenal, the native of Tbilisi is having an even more remarkable 2025-2026 European campaign. Author of 10 goals and 6 assists, the number 7 of the Rouge et Bleu is simply unstoppable, whether offensively or in his defensive contribution. Compared to George Best across the Channel, the new Parisian phenomenon has every intention of confirming his status. And Arsenal fear it more than ever…
