The draw in Bilbao left a bitter taste, but Paris may have found far more than a single point: Warren Zaïre-Emery is back at the forefront. And not just in any role.
Deployed at right-back to make up for the absence of Achraf Hakimi, the young Parisian stunned everyone. Up against Nico Williams, billed as unplayable, WZE delivered a defensive masterclass: no runs in behind, no space, total authority. Even better, he pushed forward intelligently, providing a perfect assist opportunity for Senny Mayulu.
Zaïre-Emery Steps Up at Right-Back
Over the past few weeks, Zaïre-Emery has been building momentum after a more complicated season. On Wednesday night, he may have changed his status. Luis Enrique has been repeating for months that there is no need to recruit, because the solutions are internal. This time, the message is clear: Hakimi’s replacement could already be there.
Disciplined, intelligent, powerful, and versatile, WZE perfectly embodies the hybrid player dreamed of by the Spanish coach. This Parisian resurgence could also have an impact with France. Sent back to the Under-21s by Didier Deschamps, Zaïre-Emery has regained confidence, reclaimed the captain’s armband, and picked up speed.
If he keeps up this pace, a ticket to the United States next summer with the French national team is no longer a hypothesis. It’s a trend.
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