Vitinha, Paris Saint-Germain’s leading midfielder, spoke out on the sidelines of the French Cup quarter-final against Stade Briochin. France Télévision caught up with Luis Enrique’s talented midfield man. The 25-year-old Portuguese international explained that he was a fan of the current team and the project, and generally declared his love for Paris. (Translated by us)
Vitinha “It’s incredible that he can say that about me”.
Luis Enrique says you’re the perfect midfielder?
Yes, he’s the one who said it. It’s incredible that he could say that about me. It also means that I’m doing things right. I’m going to keep doing them, and it’s always nice to hear that from your coach.
What kind of coach is he with you every day?
He brings a lot to the table. He talks to you like a friend, in a natural way. He lets you feel at ease. He tells you what he thinks, even if you don’t like it. I like working with him.
Vitinha “The 11 players are well coordinated, and we think the same”
It’s a new cycle with fewer sewers and more simplicity, is there more team spirit?
I like it. I like the team like this. It’s a real team. The meaning of the word team is that we all think the same thing. And when we do, we’re able to do it on the pitch. The 11 players are well coordinated, and we all think the same thing. You see it in our movements, you see it in our efforts, you see it in our dynamics and mobility. When things are like that, you get results. I’m a fan of this project, of this team.
Doesn’t PSG need a big star to do big things?
The team is the collective. We already had big stars, but we didn’t manage to win the Champions League. This way, we think we can go far and we think we can go all the way to the end. We tried that last year and this is what we’re like as a team.
Vitinha “Nobody wants to face PSG”.
PSG scares all its opponents?
Of course it does. I think even before, when you didn’t have the results you wanted. But yes, nobody wants to face PSG.
You’re still unbeaten in the league this season. Is it possible to end the season without losing a single game?
If you tell me, if I want that, I’ll already sign. But we’re not thinking about that.
Nobody has ever done it in the history of the French championship.
It’s incredible if we can do it. Slowly, match by match.
There was Arsenal’s Invincibles, why not PSG’s Invincibles?
Yes, why not, why not?
Vitinha “He’s just started scoring, he’s gained confidence”.
Ousmane Dembélé is on fire, do you have an explanation?
It’s hard to find an explanation. He doesn’t have an explanation either. He just started scoring, he gained confidence. He’d had the ability to do that for a long time. It didn’t come out of nowhere. We’re happy for him. He helps the team a lot like that. I hope it lasts a long time.
What’s your favorite place in Paris?
I’d have to say Montmartre. I like the city and I feel it’s a bit like home already.
Did you fall in love with the capital?
Yes, how could you not fall in love with this incredible city?
