"Keep criticizing him": Simons and the cheers of frustration

Rose points to his age

The 21-year-old did not want to explain his jubilation in more detail. "That's soccer, that's life. I'm still young and can still learn a lot," Simons said on Sky. "There are setbacks in life, my first injury was very difficult, but it goes on." Simons was absent from mid-October to mid-January due to a syndesmosis tear.

In the winter, Simons, who had previously been on loan from Leipzig, was signed permanently by Paris Saint-Germain for 50 million euros. "He's a top youngster and you must never forget how young he still is," said Rose in defense of his playmaker. "He has taken on a lot of responsibility by constantly showing himself and trying to score goals, set up goals."

However, the coach was not unaware that Simons had been searching for form for a long time. "After an injury, he had a phase in which not everything worked out and he didn't have the energy that his game needs," said the 48-year-old. "I'd be delighted if that gives him confidence now."

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