Warren Zaire-Emery looks back on his non-start against Arsenal

Selected by Didier Deschamps to play in the 2026 World Cup with the Blues, Warren Zaire-Emery was rewarded by the French coach after his brilliant season with PSG. The player most used by Luis Enrique, the Parisian Titi responded every time the Spanish technician called on him. However, the former Spain coach preferred to start Fabian Ruiz in place of the 20-year-old player in the Champions League final on May 30 against Arsenal (1-1, 4-3 tab).

For TéléfootZaire-Emery returned to this non-starting, he who came into play in extra time, in the 95th minute. “ The frustration of not having started as a starter? Yes, you know, those are the coach’s choices, that’s his formula. We can’t blame him. He won, that’s how it is. It’s true that at the time, I was a little frustrated, but when you see the team winning, and everything going well, you can only be happy. I had fun getting on the field and playing for this team. “, he explained. The final victory finally took precedence over the disappointment.