Angers/PSG – Lucas Beraldo still cautious over his No 6 role! | OneFootball

After Angers/PSG on April 25, 2026, Lucas Beraldo, 22, a Paris Saint-Germain defender, stopped in the mixed zone to speak about being used as a number 6. The Brazilian highlighted the trust placed in him by Luis Enrique, while remaining cautious about a long-term future in midfield.

The most interesting thing about Beraldo’s remarks is almost his hesitation. On the pitch, his profile seems naturally suited to this number 6 role: quality in build-up play, composure under pressure, defensive reading of the game, and the ability to close spaces without rushing in. In a PSG team that asks its players to occupy several areas, his move into midfield is far from simple stopgap cover.

It even gives the impression of bringing out certain qualities that are sometimes less visible in central defense, where mistakes are punished more quickly and initiative is more tightly controlled. That is the paradox: Luis Enrique seems to be giving him a broader field of expression, yet Beraldo still has the reflex of a defender who sees himself first and foremost in the service of the collective.

Perhaps all that is missing now is his own conviction to make it truly work. That caution is not necessarily a drawback. It also says something about Beraldo: a player still developing, attentive to instructions, and not very tempted by grand statements. But in Luis Enrique’s PSG, this versatility could quickly become more than just an option. It could become a real weapon.

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