Ciamik Icardi's Game That Exceeds PSG Expectations

JAKARTA - The appearance of striker Mauro Icardi exceeded Paris Saint-Germain's expectations. Since on loan from Inter Milan last summer, goals have come from the legs and head of the Argentine.

Most recently, the player targeted by Barcelona and Real Madrid scored a hat-trick against Saint-Etienne in the 6-1 win in the Coupe de la Ligue, Wednesday, January 8 evening. Apart from qualifying PSG for the semi-finals, this victory also marked Icardi's 17th goal in all competitions.

PSG midfielder Verratti praised Icardi's performance after the match. According to the Italy international, Icardi is a smart player to find positions and take advantage of opportunities to score goals.

A _____ performance. ⚽️🤔 @ MauroIcardi🔴🔵 #ICICESTPARIS pic.twitter.com/H5f7SUxemN

- Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 8, 2020

"He may not touch the ball, he knows the ball will reach him and he will score goals, he is always ready," Verratti told Canal +. Launch Soccerway, Thursday, January 9.

"These are the main characteristics of Mauro. We don't think he will be this good, the first six months are always difficult, but this is incredible and we hope it will continue like this," continued Verratti.

Icardi is on fire in the French capital. His nine goals in Ligue 1 brought defending champions Les Parisiens to the top of the standings by seven points from second place.

3 - Mauro Icardi 🇦🇷 v St Etienne: 4 shots3 shots on target3 goals1 assist1st time he has scored 3+ goals in all comps since March 2018 with Inter against Sampdoria (4) Machinne. 🥅 # PSGASSE pic.twitter.com/A4YKBpbsUg

- OptaJean (@OptaJean) January 8, 2020

"Starting the year well is important for everyone and for the team," Icardi told reporters. "We did it with the last game in the Coupe de France, we showed the team we have. And today, at home, we once again showed the team we have, against other opponents, playing incredible football.

The Fantastic Four (Icardi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Angel Di Maria) - Icardi continues, is working to improve the collective game. How to attack together, defend together, and do it in the best way.

"We know what we have to do, that's why we're going to have a good result. We know that if we want to play with the front four, we all have to make sacrifices together. And that's what we've been doing since the coach changed the system. And we did it. very well. "