This season, Jorge Sampaoli has often set up a team without a real number 9 on the attacking front. The Argentinian technician then relied on Dimitri Payet who stuck perfectly to the requirements of his trainer. The 35-year-old playmaker also seemed very fulfilled in this role. At a press conference, Sampaoli confided in the importance of Payet in his system.
“We see it with Dimitri Payet, without him it’s harder today, because it’s through him that the majority of situations pass, but throughout the season he has evolved as a player, he progressed and he pulled others up. We also relied on a good defense this season and I hope that beyond the result of the last day, we will keep this philosophy of play, I am happy with my group, it is young, we managed to evolve in this game idea, I am proud of them especially against big physical teams. You have to remember these things. »
