A debut with a half smile for Khvicha Kvaratskheliawho had to settle for a draw (1-1) against Reims at the Parc des Princes, however immediately providing an assist for Dembélé and the momentary opening goal. After the match, the new Paris Saint-Germain signing appeared in the mixed area and answered several questions posed by The Team: “It was an incredible feeling. A fantastic atmosphere. I’m really happy to be here with these fans, this team, these amazing players.”
How did you feel on the pitch?
“Good. It was a difficult match. There were phases in which we should have scored, we missed many opportunities. This explains the final score.”
Assist-man on Ousmane Dembélé’s goal, how do you feel?
“I’m really happy and proud to have given that assist at that moment. I’m just a little disappointed because we should have won today, it was my debut here. But we’ll work harder and (the victory, ed.) will come.”
How do you feel physically?
“Good. I just hadn’t played for a month. I think that’s why it was a bit difficult for me, but the coach and the staff will make me work harder to get back into optimal shape. I will continue to work to be in good shape. full form”.
You’ve played in multiple positions, which one do you think suits you best?
“I think I can play in any position in attack. Then, the team’s rotations mean that we can play in all positions (in the same match, ed.). It’s very pleasant when you feel free, when you’re close to the goal. team has a strategy and we need to put it into practice.”
How did this first week go with PSG?
“Very good. The players, the club, they really took care of me. Like: ‘Just think about training, we’ll take care of the rest’. I’m happy to be here, it’s important for me.”
Are you now praying for PSG to qualify for the Champions League?
“Of course, yes. I was their first fan against Manchester City, it was a fantastic match, the team was incredible, they deserved to win. It was a difficult match, but we showed our quality. Against Stuttgart it will be again tough… in the Champions League there are no easy games. We prepare to be ready.”
Will you leave with them?
“I think so. If they let me go, I’ll be there.”
How does it make you feel to play in the same league as your compatriots Georges Mikautadze and Zuriko Davitashvili?
“I’m happy. They are my friends, we are very close. Now we are also rivals. When we meet again in the national team, we might even fight each other a bit (laughs, ed.)”.