Kvaratskhelia opens up on PSG’s group and what drives him

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·10 March 2026

Kvaratskhelia opens up on PSG’s group and what drives him

On the eve of the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Chelsea this Tuesday (the return leg is on Tuesday, March 17), Le Parisien published a lengthy interview with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the 25-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward. He notably looked back on his signing with Paris just over a year ago from Napoli, but he also spoke about the level of the squad and his ambition, including the influence of coach Luis Enrique.

Kvaratskhelia: "I realized that anything was possible."

"When I arrived, the first match I attended was the victory against City. I thought to myself, 'These guys are incredible, how am I ever going to play in this team?' And when I saw them in training, I realized that anything was possible. Is it hard to find the same motivation this season? When you win something you've been chasing for a while, maybe you calm down a bit. But what's great at PSG is that the coach, the staff, and the team motivate themselves to win many more times."

Kvaratskhelia: "We know we can do it again"

A good reason to believe Paris can win again? I think the reason is that we are PSG and this club is incredible. We know we can do it again because the players, the staff, the coaches, the owners, everyone is involved and wants to win. Does the confidence come from Luis Enrique? The main reason is of course him, because it's very difficult to maintain the same motivation and hunger for victory within a team. But the coach does an incredible job and everyone gives their all. I can also say that the players are happy together. We like seeing each other, training, and playing together."

It's touching to see all the humility of Kvaratskhelia, who was seen as an excellent signing for PSG from the moment he arrived, but who still questioned his place in the starting lineup. It's worth noting that he is far from the only great player, and coach Luis Enrique makes no promises to any player. It's always the team first, and you have to earn your place in a strong collective. The team was particularly impressive against Manchester City, with a match that was seen as a "turning point" towards the title.

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Today, Paris has somewhat "lost" that magical energy, that "aura" of a team that seemed almost impossible to stop. However, the doubts from the media and some supporters are exaggerated. PSG has no intention of giving up, and the players want to experience those great emotions again.

The whole club is pushing in this direction, all while knowing that the context is difficult given the lack of physical preparation. Kvaratskhelia remains confident; he knows his squad and coach Luis Enrique. There is still the joy of working and playing together, elements often highlighted by the Parisian coach and which should never be forgotten—even at the highest level. Let's hope the Parisians regain their confidence spark as soon as this Wednesday to kickstart a positive dynamic. The talent and collective strength are still there; now it's just about finding that "little extra."

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