Jerome Rothen Full of High Praise for Lucas Da Cunha After Standout Performance

The performance delivered by Lucas Da Cunha against Belgium in the 1-0 win made a lasting impression. On the airwaves, Jean-Michel Larqué praised the player’s maturity. In his view, the midfielder has no reason to feel inferior to the competition. Alongside him, Jérôme Rothen highlighted the fluid ball circulation brought to the France midfield.

The pundit drew a direct comparison with the profile of Vitinha at Paris Saint-Germain. According to him, the player breaks lines right from the build-up phase. That quick decision-making in just 2 touches illustrates the reach of the Parisian blueprint. The technical benchmark set by PSG is now shaping top-level European standards.

Handed a starting berth with the number 21 shirt by Zinedine Zidane, the player came close to scoring in the 53rd minute when he struck the woodwork. The Les Bleus head coach had rotated his squad heavily by making 9 changes following the 1-0 victory over Turkey.

The context featured the absence of Warren Zaïre-Emery through a groin injury, while <a href= »https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/ousmane-dembele-desire-doue-and-maghnes-akliouche-and-les-bleus-secured-a-last-gasp-victory-against-mika-godts-belgium »>Maghnes Akliouche</a> also came into the fold. The midfielder seized the opportunity by dictating play with real authority.

That meteoric rise highlights the steady progression of the Como captain, who arrived in Italy in January 2023 from OGC Nice. Under the guidance of his head coach Cesc Fàbregas, the former Aiglons star has reportedly attracted serious interest from two Premier League heavyweights, cementing his growing reputation on the continental stage.