Warren Zaïre-Emery, who once again played at right-back on Wednesday evening against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final second leg, stepping in due to Achraf Hakimi’s absence, has once again impressed football fans. Among them is Daniel Riolo, who was electrified by the performance of the 20-year-old “titi” (a nickname for a Parisian), and who envisions him as the starting right-back for “Les Bleus” at the 2026 World Cup.
English Translation and Paraphrase:
Journalist Daniel Riolo is making a strong case for Warren Zaïre-Emery to secure the starting right-back position for the French national team at the 2026 World Cup. Zaïre-Emery’s recent performances, including a notable display at right-back against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final second leg as a replacement for Achraf Hakimi, have captured the attention and admiration of football enthusiasts. Riolo, particularly impressed by the young Parisian’s talent, believes Zaïre-Emery deserves this role for the upcoming global tournament.