Vitinha leaves France in awe again: “Mind-blowing” | OneFootball

PSG returned to winning ways on Tuesday, with an old-fashioned thrashing during their visit to Bayer Leverkusen (7-2), in a match for the 3rd round of the Champions League. Vitinha and Nuno Mendes started – Gonçalo Ramos remained on the bench and João Neves is still injured – and once again stood out for their intensity. This time, however, it is the former FC Porto player who is receiving the highest praise, not only for his goal and assist in Germany, but also for his overall contribution to the team.

In France, praise is pouring in for the “Portuguese maestro.” From teammates and coach to commentators, Vitinha left French observers amazed with yet another high-level performance.

“It’s mind-blowing and impressive. Vitinha is simply an exceptional player. He has possibly become the best midfielder in the world. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say this. In recent matches, many players ‘disappeared,’ but Vitinha was always there. Against Barcelona, he delivered. For me, he is the key piece that makes this PSG play,” said Daniel Riolo, a French journalist, on the After Foot program on RMC Sport, continuing.

“His passes, the number of duels he wins… He does all that and still manages to enhance the attacking players. In fact, he does everything and more. He has reached an incredible level. Seeing his game intelligence before anyone else is truly impressive,” Riolo highlighted.

Luis Enrique recalls criticism

Luis Enrique also did not hold back praise for Vitinha’s performance in Leverkusen, even recalling the criticism he received for positioning the midfielder deeper in the middle.

“This isn’t the time to talk about just one player, but Vitinha is incredible. He is always at the center of everything we do. He’s an incredible player. Many criticized me when I put him at the 6, but he can play in any position,” emphasized PSG’s Spanish coach at the press conference after the match at BayArena.

Dembélé points to the “maestro”

Ousmane Dembélé, winner of the latest Ballon d’Or, also praised his teammate and did not hesitate to call him the “great maestro” of PSG.

“He’s our maestro on the pitch. He continues with the same rhythm as last season,” said the French forward.

It should be noted that Vitinha finished in third place in the race for the France Football magazine award.

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