Vitinha opens up: PSG’s season, struggles and celebrations | OneFootball

Vitinha, a 25-year-old midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, shared his thoughts in the mixed zone during PSG's Media Day. It was an opportunity to discuss the start of the season and the challenges faced. All with confidence for the future and without forgetting to explain his goal celebration.

Vitinha "it's not an excuse, there are several circumstances."

The start of the season's assessment?

It's a good assessment, we're having a good start to the season. Of course, we're second in the league and we don't like that. We like to be first, as always. But, it's not an excuse, there are several circumstances that have influenced the start of the season. There's the continuation from last season, the short vacation, the fatigue, the number of injuries we've had. We've never had the full squad together.

With all that, these things that influence the start of the season, our positions in the Champions League as well as in the league, I say it's a good start to the season. But, of course, we don't like being second and we'll do everything to regain our first place.

Vitinha "We're doing the things we need to do"

How to judge the team's level compared to last year's?

It's difficult to say at this moment. There are several different aspects. Especially the injuries. I think we're doing well. The players who have played this season have played well. We're 2nd in the Champions League, in Ligue 1, even if we don't like being 2nd and we want to be first. There's a whole context.

How to achieve another great season?

First of all, we need to finish 2025 well. Then, we need to do everything we did in 2025, all the work, the training, the effort. After that, it's certain that football isn't just 1 plus 1 equals 2. We're doing the things we need to do, what we know is important to go as far as possible. And then, you need a bit of luck too. There are several aspects. But above all, we're going to work hard.

Vitinha "I think when we're at the top, even if you know, there's not much to do."

Do opponents prepare better against you? Which opponent impressed you the most at PSG?

Maybe, but then we have aspects that change. We're not the same team as at the beginning with Luis Enrique. I don't really believe in it, I don't focus on it. I don't think it's a decisive aspect. We also know the opposing team and sometimes we can't manage. I think when we're at the top, even if you know, there's not much to do.

For the most impressive opponent... Can I say ourselves? (laughs). There was Bayern, which was very strong. Barcelona was good, Arsenal too. English teams are always difficult to play against. I can't name just one.

Vitinha "No one does it, so I keep it."

The celebration with the headband?

"There's nothing special, no symbol or meaning. It was just the equipment managers. Once they told me I had a headband and I should do it once. And I liked it, so I decided to keep it. No one does it, so I keep it. For now, I'll keep it (the celebration). As long as I score.

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