Vitinha, 25-year-old midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal, spoke to the media The Game in an interview published this Thursday, December 25. He was notably invited to talk about João Neves, a 21-year-old midfielder with whom he got used to shining at PSG and in the selection. And there was no shortage of laudatory remarks.
“He is going to become the best of all time very soon. »
“I know that we often make the comparison [entre Xavi et Iniesta]and this is normal, because there is no shortage of similar styles in football. This is obvious, and I have nothing but praise for João Neves.
I always tell him how incredible he is, both as a player and as a person. He is one of the best players I have ever seen and I am convinced of it…
He will very soon become the best of all time. In fact, for me, if he is not the best right now, he is definitely among the best players. What he can do is incredible; he excels in almost everything, even in difficult situations. I’ve said it several times, and it bothers him a little, but I would say his only weak point is that he has very little room for improvement, despite his young age.
He exploits so many qualities that it’s impressive. João just has to continue to be himself, a five-star player on and off the field.
Vitinha “I only reached this level thanks to his help. »
If he maintains his behaviorent and his personality, and I have no doubt about it, he will be the best Portuguese player for many years.
He’s someone I admire enormously; I always compliment him a lot because he deserves it, and I recognize that I only reached this level thanks to his help. Playing alongside him is fantastic; it’s a pleasure and a privilege. »
These are very strong words from Vitinha, perhaps some will not agree. But the PSG community has the right to its opinion and it does not express itself randomly. He is every day and in every match alongside Neves. Which impresses very regularly.
Still very young, the Portuguese is always ready for big matches. All with a sense of collectiveness marked by incessant efforts and great tactical intelligence. Without being the most visible, he does essential work for the team. The difference is often clearly visible between the team with or without him.
Vitinha is even coming up with something big, with his own rise to the top being partly down to Neves. It’s hard to say better as a compliment. And we can only hope that this duo will last for many years at PSG.
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