PSG v Tottenham: Der Zakarian hails Paris stars who lit up match

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·15. August 2025

PSG v Tottenham: Der Zakarian hails Paris stars who lit up match

Michel Der Zakarian, 62 years old, currently without a club after leaving Caen in June 2025, praised the depth of the Paris Saint-Germain bench in an interview with the Parisien. The former Montpellier coach believes that the Parisian squad possesses a superior athletic level and specifically mentions the decisive contribution of Fabian Ruiz (28 years old) and the substitutes against Nantes.

Der Zakarian: "It's a team with players who have a high athletic level, who are strong"

"Can we be worried about them physically? I don't think so, I believe it's a team with players who have a high athletic level, who are strong. They will only play one match per week soon, even though they are already facing Nantes in four days. There are other players who will play as well, because in the midfield, there is Fabian Ruiz who came in tonight and made a difference. All the substitutes today brought energy to the team, technique, speed. It was much better than the players who started."

In the PSG version 2025-2026, there are no more "small" players. Every member of the squad is involved in the winning dynamic, whether they are starters or substitutes. Michel Der Zakarian's comments confirm this: Fabian Ruiz's entry not only changed the pace of the match, it illustrated the idea that Parisian successes are built on the depth and versatility of the group.

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Far from being limited to a typical eleven, Luis Enrique can rely on varied profiles capable of bringing technique, physical impact, or speed depending on the needs. This assumed rotation maintains a high level of demand and avoids any complacency, while sending a clear message: in Paris, every player counts, and the hierarchy is never fixed. It is this mentality that, in the long term, forges a collective capable of being present on all fronts.

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