2024-08-16 22:01:00
Coming on at the break, Paris recruit Joao Neves impressed Le Havre (4-1), this Friday in Ligue 1, for his first appearance under his new colours. The Portuguese gave his first aid.
Luis Enrique was very surprised in his starting lineup, this Friday in Le Havre (4-1), to start the Ligue 1 season. Left wing attack Paris.
But the young winner did not have a chance to return to the field after the break since the Spanish coach chose to bring in the rocket Joao Neves in his place, in the middle of the field.
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45 minutes and two assists for Joao Neves
The 19-year-old Portuguese, bought for 60 million euros (without bonuses) from Benfica, produced a very good first copy. As a catalyst in midfield, the former Lisbon player managed to carry the ball forward, and, as an icing on the cake, he delivered his first two assists.
Although the Parisians were in possession of a brave Normandy team six minutes from time, Neves found Dembélé at the far post – who, with a header, put PSG back in front -, minutes before serving Bradley Barcola for the 3rd.
“The fans love him,” says Luis Enrique
“I think it’s a very good way to start the season. I’m very happy to be here. I hope I can continue to help the team. The most important thing is the team, it will be like that always me”. said the person concerned at the DAZN microphone. Dembélé appreciated his quality as a cross anyway: “I didn’t score much with my head but João’s cross was perfect, I just had to push and try to put it on the side”, said the well-known winger. for the broadcaster.
Likewise, Luis Enrique was also enthusiastic about the performance of his new environment. “I describe him as having pure energy at the service of the team. We will help him. He has the qualities of mobility, courage to enter the penalty area, last pass, defense. The supporters love him,” the coach said PSG warning. .
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