Before this Sunday’s game at the Parc des Princes, Pierre Sage, the RC Lens coach, expressed unreserved admiration for Vitinha, Paris Saint-Germain’s midfielder. His praises bear witness to the considerable impact the Portuguese player has on his opponents. Sage said he would like to have Vitinha in his team not out of necessity, but because of his exceptional ability to turn difficult situations into opportunities and create new gaming situations through his positioning. He pointed out that Vitinha was already recognized for his qualities as soon as he went to FC Porto, and that one of his trainers had predicted his exceptional talent from a young age.

The Lédonian coach also highlighted Vitinha’s mobility and game intelligence, comparing them favourably with those of Marco Verratti. He insists on the ability of the Paris field environment to rotate and solve the problems of dry cleaning without specific instructions from the coach, and on the cohesion that exists between Vitinha, João Neves and Fabian Ruiz, the fruit of their common experience. This recognition of an opposing coach underscores Vitinha’s growing importance within the PSG, his ability to make a difference through his intelligence and his reading of the game.

Finally, the text addresses the emotion that will mark the next game, with Presnel Kimpembé’s farewell after twenty years of service at the club. Luis Enrique, PSG coach, stressed the importance of this moment and the value of the player, evoking the injuries he suffered and his unwavering dedication to the club. Kimpembé is presented as an essential player for fans, the team and the club, and his departure will be an opportunity to pay tribute to a career marked by loyalty and combat. The Parc des Princes will therefore pay tribute to a player who has incarnated the PSG for two decades.

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