PSG v Rennes: Safonov, form and Lens, Zaïre-Emery reveals all

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·7. Dezember 2025

PSG v Rennes: Safonov, form and Lens, Zaïre-Emery reveals all

Warren Zaïre-Emery, a 19-year-old midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain, stopped in the mixed zone after the 5-0 victory against Rennes (video summary PSG/Rennes) this Saturday at the Parc des Princes as part of the 15th day of Ligue 1 2025-2026. It was an opportunity to discuss this success, the goalkeeper, his form, and the race for first place.

Zaïre-Emery "No matter the goalkeeper, we all have confidence"

"We always try to play the same way, whether it's the Champions League, Ligue 1, or the Coupe de France. We prepare well. We won 5-0 and it feels good. We will make sure to be ready on Wednesday (in Bilbao). Matfey Safonov? No matter who plays in goal, our goalkeepers are all very good and we are proud to have these three goalkeepers, even the young ones coming up. No matter the goalkeeper, we all have confidence in them and they do the job."

Zaïre-Emery "The goal is for it to happen as little as possible."

Your return to form after not being at your best? I feel good, confident. I still have a lot of room for improvement. I will continue to work, it's difficult to always play at the same level. In a young player's career, it can often happen (to be less good). The goal is for it to happen as little as possible."

Zaïre-Emery "We have to take it the right way."

Lens at the top of the standings? We have to take it the right way. A team that puts pressure on us forces us to play every match the same way, to be focused all the time. We are behind them. We will go after them, no matter what happens," comments relayed by Le Figaro.

PSG did not change their way of playing to achieve this great victory. Everything was done better compared to the defeat at Monaco last week (1-0). But the philosophy does not change, no matter the players present or the opponent. It's a strength. But not a guarantee of victory.

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Movements, both offensive and defensive, must be done with intensity. Precision in actions is also important to have control and create opportunities. In a moment of lesser form, observers and supporters like to question everything. PSG reminded everyone yesterday that it has great qualities. Which are easier to express when physically fresher. We hope to see a continued rise in power.

It's important to go for the title against the competition. Especially that of Lens, a very interesting and confident team. We don't know how far this great period can go. Paris must not waste time, and it's interesting to see Zaïre-Emery talk about this situation as motivation. A reminder that competition is a good thing, even if we always prefer to be ahead.

As for the Parisian Titi, it's another classic case of a player many were quick to write off due to a more difficult period. But, with confidence and a regained good physical shape, he is showcasing all his talent again. He is thus valuable for PSG and confirms that he has all the assets for a very bright career. Safonov also showed he has certain qualities, and this will provide the media with a "big topic" for the coming days. But the Russian will have to succeed in following up, and Lucas Chevalier (24 years old) will not be easily benched.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.