The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder could have left Parc des Princes this summer but chose to stay with the cash-laden club in a bid to fight for his place in the starting XI
On the last day of the summer transfer window in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-Lyonnais-c40130. Les Gones president, Jean-Michel Aulas was apparently willing to do everything to revive the career of a midfielder who had immense potential.
However, PSG sporting director, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arnold-Mvuemba-c6641 from Lorient instead. And nearly three weeks later, PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti has no regrets over keeping the PSG academy product.
Ancelotti indeed had an idea in mind to revive the career of a player who went through a very complicated 2011/2012 campaign due to increased competition for places and numerous injuries. And, it appears that the Italian tactician has finally found the perfect recipe to revive the midfielder.
While talking to the club’s official website, Chantome revealed that Ancelotti counted on him for the season. However, the player has added that he will not remain in his comfort zone and that he will earn his place in the team.
“When you have little time to play, you want to leave to find other options. Moreover, it’s the competition that makes you happy. I spoke a lot with the coach who told me that he was counting on me. It is to up to me to prove that I can play for this team. For now, it’s going good, but it must continue because every weekend, we must call ourselves into question. This is how I can earn my place and play a maximum number of games.”
In the recent games against Dynamo Kiev and Bastia, the 25-year-old formed a great partnership with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Blaise-Matuidi-c7681 and Italian starlet Marco Verratti. The trio complemented eachother well.
“We know our qualities. Blaise presses very well and Marco clears the ball well. We found a good balance. This allows us to support attacks and also to be present after the ball is lost.”
Against the Corsican side Ajaccio, and under an intense atmosphere, the Sens-born midfielder had an impressive outing and his passing rate was 100% which shows that Chantome is more than just a luxury player for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
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