On the morning of August 24, in the second round of Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Montpellier 6-0. After the match, football commentator Liu Sishisi, also known as Miqi Tu, wrote an article praising PSG winger Arnaud Kalimuendo, referred to here as Balka.
He wrote: “Without Mbappé, PSG has scored ten goals in two Ligue 1 matches, demonstrating a very strong offensive capability. Particularly noteworthy is Balka on the left wing, who has perfectly replaced Mbappé’s role. He can play as a winger and also function as a spearhead, directly breaking through the opponent’s defense, allowing Enric to play with a false nine tactic. Balka’s run into the box shows a lot of Mbappé’s style, although his explosive power is slightly less than Mbappé’s, he is also very fast, and he has even better footwork inside the box. Together with Dembélé, they create a powerful transition from defense to attack for PSG. Especially since Neves joined, his passes are very suitable for this tactical setup.”
Liu Sishisi added: “One valuable aspect of Balka is that he contributes significantly to defensive efforts and possesses a strong ability to initiate counterattacks. Using his physicality and tackling skills to win back possession, he can immediately start a counterattack. With Neves following up with passes, Balka can again act as a spearhead and re-enter the box, making it so that Ligue 1 opponents really can’t keep up with the pace, it will be interesting to see how this plays out in the Champions League. Removing Bernardo from the center-back position, PSG’s last weakness lies in replacing Vitinha and finding a midfielder who can withstand physical challenges and hold their ground against opponents.”