Khvicha Kvaratkshelia, Paris Saint-Germain’s 24-year-old striker, spoke to DAZN after the 0-1 defeat to Botafogo (video highlights PSG – Botafogo) on Friday at the Rose Bowl Stadium, as part of Day 2 of the 2025 World Cup. He talked about the setback, but also about Ligue 1, his place in Paris and what’s next.
Kvaratskhelia “We were surprised to lose.”
Was it a surprise to lose to such an aggressive team?
We were surprised to lose. But we have to think about ourselves and the chances we missed. We need to get ready for the next game.
After Napoli, how is Ligue 1?
In Italy, they say things about Ligue 1 and when I arrived I saw that the difference wasn’t that great. Everyone tries to attack. It’s different in Italy, where coaches are very tactical. In France, it’s more a case of everyone pulling together in attack and defense.
Kvaratskhelia “We’ll have to be very focused in order to score.”
Do you like duels?
Yes, it’s a team in which I have this possibility and I’m happy about it. I’m free to play with my team, I’m a player of this great team.
What do you have to do in the big match?
We’ll have to be very concentrated in order to score.
