The coach of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Luis Enrique, did not hold back in his praise for Unai Sim贸n after last night’s intense match at San Mam茅s, where his team faced Athletic Club.
Despite the goalless draw, the Asturian coach emphasized the value of the Basque goalkeeper, highlighting his undeniable quality and the impact he has in today’s football.聽
Luis Enrique was emphatic in stating that the current Athletic goalkeeper is, for him, “the best goalkeeper… of the championship, without any doubt.” These words are particularly significant considering the times when, as the Spanish national coach, he took a risk by giving him the starting position, a decision that was criticized but is now fully justified by Sim贸n’s consistent performance. “I took a lot of heat and I made him the starter. He deserves it”, declared the PSG coach.
The Asturian coach delved into his personal and professional appreciation for the Athletic goalkeeper. He described Sim贸n as “an amazing guy and a spectacular footballer,” assuring that “he could play for any team in the world.”
This recognition underscores not only Unai Sim贸n’s technical skills but also his human value. Luis Enrique’s confidence in the goalkeeper has remained strong over time, establishing him as a key figure on the international scene.
After the match at the lively San Mam茅s, Luis Enrique shared an anecdote about his conversation with Unai Sim贸n himself. When asked what he had said to the goalkeeper at the end of the match, the coach revealed with a joking tone: “Do you want to know what I told him? ‘You’re not coming to be called up with me anymore’“.聽
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 馃嚜馃嚫 here.
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