At 24 years old, Portuguese striker Gonçalo Ramos continues to impress at Paris Saint-Germain, even without being a guaranteed starter. In Le Parisien, Daniel Xuereb emphasizes the importance of keeping a player capable of turning games around during this crucial period of the season.
Xuereb: “It’s important to have a player like that in your squad.”
“It’s important to have a player like that in your squad. Every time he comes on, he makes the difference. He might not be the type of player the current PSG coach is looking for, but he’s a center-forward who would be a great asset to many European clubs. He’s a top-class player.”
Xuereb: “He’s a player we can count on.”
It’s important that PSG keeps him for the second half of the season, especially with all the recent absences. Even though the younger players are also good, Ramos has a certain amount of experience. He’s a valuable asset to the squad. There are going to be a lot of matches in February. He’s always scored quite a few goals, even as a substitute. He’s a player we can count on.”
The debate surrounding Gonçalo Ramos reveals a PSG undergoing a profound transformation. While perhaps less aligned with the current coaching staff’s principles, the Portuguese striker remains a guarantee of performance. Every time he comes on, he brings something few players offer: a commanding presence in the box, an immediate eye for goal, and the ability to make quick, no-nonsense decisions.
Daniel Xuereb puts his finger on the essentials: in a congested schedule, with recurring absences and a youth team still learning, Ramos embodies valuable experience. His track record speaks for itself: even in a secondary role, he has always found a way to score. In February, when matches come thick and fast and the margin for error is slim, this type of player becomes a strategic luxury. Not a showpiece, but a reliable player. And at this level, reliability is invaluable.
