Paris Saint-Germain are meeting their mid-term objectives so far, winners of their Champions League round of 16 first leg against Ligue 1 leaders and Real Sociedad (2-0).
Even if the February metamorphosis promised by Luis Enrique at the end of 2023 did not happen, PSG still negotiated the first round of their duel against Real Sociedad in midweek. After a sluggish first half, the reigning French champions set out to pick a good option for the return match in early March in the Basque Country.
At the start of the match, the Parisian coach surprised observers by depriving himself of Lucas Hernandez, to install Lucas Beraldo, a trained central defender, on the left. Unsurprisingly, the young Brazilian suffered against Take Kubo’s liveliness. Despite everything, Paris captain Marquinhos said he was surprised by the 20-year-old’s quick adaptation, during an interview with TNT.
“The confidence the coach gives him is the result of his work”
“I know coming from Brazil is very difficult, you have to adapt to the style of play, new coach, new home, cold, Explained the Selecao player. He arrived and adapted very quickly. I am very happy, the confidence the coach gives him is the result of his work. He has a chance to play. He is doing very well, with a lot of personality and showing why PSG went to Brazil to sign him.“
😍 Lucas Beraldo’s joy after hearing the Champions League national anthem!
🥲 It’s glorious, a childhood dream come true.
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— Media Parisien (@MediaParisien) February 16, 2024
Since his arrival in France, Lucas Beraldo has been criticized several times by Paris supporters. Even if the player obviously needs time to adapt, he still has to raise his level of play to hope to be a starter next season.
