Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the 25-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward, is full of praise for PSG defender Nuno Mendes (24). In a recent interview with Ligue1+, the Georgian international highlighted the Portuguese player’s immense importance, noting that he is just as valuable defensively as he is when pushing forward.
Kvaratskhelia: “One of the best left-backs in history”
“How important is Nuno Mendes to PSG’s game?”
“He is one of the best left-backs in history. He has incredible talent. When he’s backing you up, you know he’s going to defend really well. And that he’s going to attack even better!”
It is high praise indeed, but it perfectly illustrates what Nuno Mendes brings to the Parisian left flank. His speed and ability to cover vast distances give Kvaratskhelia extra freedom: the Georgian can cut inside, take on defenders, or move closer to goal, knowing his teammate can cover the space behind him and then overlap just seconds later. This chemistry helps explain why the Portuguese player has become such an irreplaceable part of the Parisian system.
