Luis Enrique praised Paris Saint-Germain defender Illia Zabarnyi before PSG's Ligue 1 match against Lyon at the Parc des Princes on Monday. The Ukrainian centre-back joined PSG on a permanent five-year contract in August 2025.
Luis Enrique's comments
Luis Enrique, PSG head coach, said: "He’s playing a lot, we have a lot of faith in him. He’s ready, he’s a young player but already has experience."
Luis Enrique, the manager, said: "I think he’ll improve on last season’s form. It’s not easy to join such a successful team, but I’m pleased with what I’ve seen."
Luis Enrique said: "I feel he’s becoming more and more at ease every time he plays. He’s a very interesting player. I’m very pleased to have him in the squad."
Player background
Zabarnyi is a Ukrainian centre-back at Paris Saint-Germain. GOAL reported that Zabarnyi was PSG's first-ever Ukrainian player.
GOAL-reported achievements
GOAL reported that Zabarnyi won four major trophies in his debut season in Paris, including the UEFA Champions League. GOAL also reported that he scored his first goal for PSG in a 2-0 league victory over Auxerre last season.
Monday's match
PSG are due to play Lyon at the Parc des Princes on Monday. GOAL reported that PSG are aiming to move three points clear at the top of the table.