Pundit Rates PSG Midfielder Low but Offers Tactical Alternative
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Menes gave the Paris Saint-Germain prodigy a low 4/10 rating for his display. The journalist noted that the teenager failed to establish himself during a difficult first half in the midfield battle, looking heavily overwhelmed by the English side.
However, Menes acknowledged an improvement after the halftime break as Les Bleus dominated possession. Zaire-Emery raised his physical impact and linked up effectively with PSG teammates Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele out wide, though it was not enough to fully salvage his rating.
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Despite the heavy criticism, Menes insists the young talent still has an international future but suggested a surprising tactical shift. "He deserves to be seen again in the blue jersey, but more in the right-back position," Menes concluded regarding the player's future selection.
The tactical adjustment could influence how national team manager Didier Deschamps utilizes the versatile midfielder in upcoming fixtures. With intense competition in the French engine room, carving out a role on the flank might provide Zaire-Emery a new pathway to securing regular international minutes.