PSG, Brazil: the meteoric rise of Lucas Beraldo

“Brazil’s defensive future”. Daily life A.S. is rave about Lucas Beraldo, starter for his first selection with Brazil yesterday, and author of a very good performance (1-0). However, just four months ago, his name was far from being known by the whole world. But it is clear that the 20-year-old has today changed dimensions. Between his debut in Europe and those with the Brazilian selection, Beraldo experienced a meteoric rise.

The Paris Saint-Germain player, who arrived in the French capital in January, posted another good performance, helped by the advice of his compatriot Marquinhos. “My preparation was good, I prepared a lot for this moment. Marquinhos gave me a lot of advice to gain more experience”confided the young central Auriverde for UOL Esporte. The left-hander, all smiles during the national anthems, is living a fairy tale. He himself had confided that he had already accomplished one of his dreams by playing in a Champions League match. But this time, he has taken a new step.

Beraldo gains strength

Lucas Beraldo took advantage of the absence of Marquinhos in particular to be promoted to the starting position this Saturday evening with Brazil. It is also because he has a good relationship with his coach, Dorival Júnior, who arrived last January and whom he knows perfectly well. The 61-year-old was Beraldo's trainer in São Paulo and gave his colt a lot of confidence. “Since last year in São Paulo, Dorival has given me a lot of freedom and confidence to play my game. Today was no different”assured Le Parisien UOL Esporte. However, the beginnings were complicated for the new Brazilian international with PSG, notably during the matches against Brest in Ligue 1, in the Coupe de France, and against Real Sociedad in C1. Especially the first leg, since on the return leg, he showed more serenity and confidence.

Since then, the 20-year-old defender has never left Luis Enrique's eleven. An express adaptation that necessarily pleases the Spanish technician. “He adapts perfectly to our idea of ​​the game, it’s the exception that proves the rule because in general everyone needs time to adapt”, praised the Spanish coach at a press conference. A rapid rise in power for Beraldo and a good omen for the future, especially as his first Classic against Olympique de Marseille is fast approaching, as are the C1 quarter-finals against FC Barcelona. The opportunity for him to prove that he has – already – reached a milestone, before potentially competing in the Copa America with his country.