Waiting for football: Meunier's dormer flight at the last minute against Basel

He couldn't have asked for a better start in the Champions League. Arrived on tiptoe at Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2016, Thomas Meunier has never fully imposed himself on the champion of France. Off the field, the Belgian right side has been noted for its lightness, in the media or on social networks. On the field, it was with a few surprising goals that Meunier made an impression. Especially against FC Basel, in the Champions League.

"With 47 in size, we can do that."

In the coldness of the Swiss autumn, PSG snatched a precious victory from Parc Saint-Jacques on November 1 (2-1). Luca Zuffi (73rd) responded to the opening scoring by Blaise Matuidi (43rd), served by Thomas Meunier. It is the latter who will give victory to Paris, for his first goal in his new colors. Eccentric on the left, Adrien Rabiot works a center for the Belgian near the surface. Meunier tramples the lawn to adjust his support and whips the ball with his right foot. The trajectory is too high for Tomas Vaclik who finishes, like the ball, at the back of the net (89th).

Meunier's goal in November 2016 against Basel

The finish is sublime. "Thomas had a great shot," agrees teammate Lucas Moura in the mixed zone. But the Brazilian moderates the enthusiasm with humor: "With 47 in size, you can do that." “For him, that's the secret, yes, laughs Meunier, who confirms to wear a 47. There is an excellent pass from Adrien, who could have chosen the solution of the rectangle where there were a lot of players present for a recovery of the head or other. And finally, he saw me lonely at 16 meters. I had to strike. Either it goes to the stands, or it goes to the goal. ” A midfielder who repeated himself in a good way against Lorient (5-0), a month later. "I have a 1 in 100 chance of putting it on, but if I don't try it, I don't put it," said Meunier.

Meunier's goal in December 2016 against Lorient

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