On Téléfoot, Javier Pastore praised Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the 25-year-old Paris Saint-Germain striker, emphasizing his speed, his shot, and his ability to provide visual pleasure. The former PSG player primarily paints a picture of a player capable of captivating audiences beyond mere statistics, thanks to his immediate impact and spontaneity on the ball.
Pastore: “I enjoy watching him”
“He’s very strong, he’s fast. He shoots incredibly well. I think we have different playing styles, but I enjoy watching players like that.”
The interesting thing about this comment is that it doesn’t sound like a simple compliment. Pastore doesn’t just highlight Kvaratskhelia’s effectiveness; he emphasizes what the Georgian evokes in those who watch him: surprise, unsettling, and a real sense of danger with every acceleration.
By contrasting their styles, the Argentinian avoids easy flattery and recognizes in the Parisian a distinct identity, more explosive, more direct, almost instinctive in his finishing. This is also what fuels the admiration surrounding him: Kvaratskhelia doesn’t just give the impression of being strong, he gives the feeling that he can turn a match around with a single move, a single shot, or a change of pace.
