One of the criticisms Paris Saint-Germain has faced under the Qatar Sports Investment ownership is their inability to hold onto talented youth products. Nonetheless, that appears to be changing in this new project.
Warren Zaire-Emery is slowly becoming an undisputed start under new manager Luis Enrique. Despite being 17 years old, Zaire-Emery is the start that will likely see PSG hold onto its top jewels in their youth system rather than seeing them leave for greener pastures.
Since becoming a staple on the squad, the teenager’s performance hasn’t gone unnoticed. Arsenal legend Thierry Henry recently had high praise for the midfielder.
“[Zaire-Emery] impresses me the most in terms of physical impact,” Henry said (h/t Paris Fans). “You can always have players ahead in understanding the game.
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“Having seen the match against Lens, the way he recovers the ball with his feet in the opponent to knock it down. Seeing a youngster so ready for physical impact is exceptional.”
Henry will have the opportunity to coach Zaire-Emery at the 2024 Olympics. The 1998 FIFA World Cup winner has been named head coach of the country’s under-21s until 2025.
As a result, he will lead the team at next year’s Olympic Games in Paris. Henry replaces Sylvain Ripoll, who was sacked after France’s early exit at this year’s European Under-21s.