Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique minimized the comparisons between Achraf Hakimi and Real Madrid’s Alexander-Arnold’s Trent, accepting both as elite players, but reserved special praise for Moroccan.

While fans and experts continue to argue who holds the advantage between two of the most electrified football defenses, SPANISH has chosen to remove the focus away from rivalry and instead highlight the evaluation.

“Well, I’m not a fan to analyze or compare players because here in this competition everyone is high quality players, no doubt about it,” Enrique told the media.

“But at the same time, I have to say that (Achraf) Hakim is without a doubt one of the best right -wing defenders that I can not only train but also look at my career.

“Not very nice to have those players in my team. I can add the left, Nuno Mendes; The same high, high level. Really really pleased to have the opportunity to manage them. “

Both players will go head to head on Wednesday as Madrid true face European champions Psg In their efforts to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final, where the Premier League Chelsea’s team hosts.

Hakim has been a dynamic presence in the Parisian squad, playing a leading role in the successes of the Ligue 1 club and the Champions League, as well as helping the team reach the semifinal of the Club World Cup.

Impressive, the 26-year-old right-right raised 26 direct goal contributions this season (11 goals and 15 assists), the highest ever recorded by a defender in a single campaign, exceeding Dani Alves’s previous record.

Alexander-ArnoldOn the other hand, he has also given an extraordinary season, playing a leading role in the triumph of Liverpool’s Premier League and cementing his status as one of the best right in the world before making his move to Giants Laliga.

Enrique also left the discussion of Alexander Arnold’s teammate, Kylian Mbappe, Before the semifinal. The French star left PSG in a free transfer last summer after a long contract saga, finally joining Real Madrid in a move that left the Ligue 1 Club.

“This is a question for the past and I’m not here to talk about the past. I’m just thinking about the future,” Luis Enrique said at his pre-hearing press conference.

This may mark the first Mbappe meeting with PSG since its transfer in 2024 to Real Madrid. In particular, he must still record a goal or assist in any of his previous appearances against his former club; Most of all he has ever faced a single team without contributing to a goal in his career.

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