Former footballer Emmanuel Petit has criticised Paris Saint-Germain winger Maghnes Akliouche despite the 24-year-old helping the club to a 6-1 victory over Slovan in the Champions League.
Petit said of Akliouche’s performance: “A lot of waste.”
Akliouche, who joined Paris Saint-Germain from Monaco during the summer in a €50m transfer, provided an assist as the French side secured a comprehensive win against Slovan. However, his contribution to the scoreline did not prevent Petit from questioning aspects of his display.
The winger is a new addition to the Paris Saint-Germain squad after making the move from Monaco. His transfer fee was €50m, underlining the club’s investment in the player, who is now 24.
His assist formed part of a dominant performance by Paris Saint-Germain, who scored six times in their Champions League match against Slovan and conceded once. The result was emphatic, but Petit’s assessment focused on what he viewed as Akliouche’s lack of precision.
The former footballer’s comments present a mixed verdict on the player’s showing. Akliouche had a direct role in one of Paris Saint-Germain’s goals, yet Petit felt there was too much waste in his overall play. The criticism therefore came despite the winger making a tangible contribution to the 6-1 result.
Akliouche’s move from Monaco means his performances are being assessed in the colours of a new club, with his Champions League involvement representing one of the early opportunities to make an impression for Paris Saint-Germain. In the match against Slovan, he did provide an assist, but Petit’s remarks made clear that this positive moment was not enough to satisfy his assessment of the winger’s display.
The main details of Akliouche’s performance are therefore divided between his statistical contribution and Petit’s criticism. Paris Saint-Germain’s six-goal victory gave the team a convincing result, while Akliouche’s assist showed his involvement in the attack. At the same time, Petit identified “a lot of waste” in the 24-year-old’s performance.
Akliouche joined Paris Saint-Germain from Monaco for €50m during the summer and is still described as a newcomer to the Parisian club. His appearance against Slovan, and the assist he recorded in the Champions League, provided an early indication of his contribution. Petit’s response, however, was notably critical of the quality of his play, focusing on the errors and waste he believed were present in the winger’s performance.