LIGUE 1 - PSG: Idrissa Gueye brought out the stellar performance

September 18, 2019, Idrissa Gueye disgusts Real Madrid. September 28, 2021, Idrissa Gueye flies over the match against Manchester City.

Two years after his breathtaking performance against Real Madrid at the Parc des Princes, the Senegalese midfielder has done it again. Faced with an impressive and dominant opposing midfielder in possession, he was absolutely everywhere. Pressing, to counter an opposing offensive, relaunching, in the opposing camp. On RMC, he mentioned the defensive aspect of his work.

“We went through it, but it was not very complicated because there was not a lot of rhythm in front. They were trying to move from left to right, but since we were in place, it was easy for us to defend.” he said.

A stellar performance marked by a goal, scored in the 8th minute, like a real fox of the surfaces. Already his 4th goal this season, or his best total in an entire year since the 2014-2015 season!

In the mixed zone, he returned to his current offensive success. “I don't know, it's the work of the whole team. It gives me a lot of opportunities, the forwards make a lot of calls, and I have second balls. Often, we are there to try to finish. With the work in training, it pays off on the pitch. We are happy to help the team and we hope to continue like this.“

To continue is also what he was able to do during the match, since he could have left prematurely following a huge sole received, which should have resulted in Kevin de Bruyne's red card.

In addition to his goal, his overall performance marked the spirits at the same time as the spectators of the Parc des Princes, who reserved a standing ovation for him when he was replaced by Danilo at the end of the match. He too felt he was having a big game.

"I feel very good. I felt that we were solid, all together, and that gives confidence and serenity on the pitch. When we feel that, when we all defend together, when we pass each other, we have fun. This is what the coach asked us, to have fun and let go."

The challenge for Gueye will also be to repeat this kind of performance more frequently. For that, it will be necessary that his message addressed to his teammates is heard.