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The arrival of a brand new participant in a locker room can generally create tensions, however for Marquinhos, the arrival of Illia Zabarnyi at PSG this season is by no means a supply of concern. Quite the opposite, the Brazilian captain sees this competitors as an engine for the staff and for himself. “It is an excellent factor. Zabarnyi arrived this yr, however I’ve at all times had competitors. I’ve been right here for a very long time and I’ve at all times fought for my place. The competitors pulls the gamers upwards, it offers us out of our consolation zone, ”he explains.
For Marquinhos, the arrival of younger skills like Zabarnyi can also be an opportunity to transmit his expertise and assist his teammates to progress. “Illia can nonetheless develop, enhance, I will even be for him to assist him rightly progress. The coach could have important administration to do that season, and I am glad I work alongside good gamers, I do know it is essentially useful. »»
Requested for the Parisian day by day newspaper on the worry that competitors may arouse, Marquinhos offers approach to any doubt. For him, wholesome rivalry is an engine: “Under no circumstances. Competitors offers a lift. It is rather essential to inspire you to work extra, particularly in entrance of younger gamers who’re hungry. You should not flip your head within the face of a competitor. The captain of PSG additionally evokes values which he has discovered very younger, and who information his conduct within the locker room. “My mom at all times stated to me: you could by no means alternate a ball for a pal. Even when it is your competitor, you could by no means flip your again on him. For those who do him good, he’ll do you good. I attempt to assist him as a lot as I can, ”he says. With leaders like Marquinhos to oversee younger gamers and breathe wholesome rivalry, PSG appears prepared to remodel competitors into collective energy. The arrival of Zabarnyi is due to this fact not a problem for the captain, however a chance to strengthen the staff and lift the extent of everybody.
