Luis Enrique Shakes Up Mbappé, PSG Tempers the Pressure

Luis Enrique isn’t satisfied with Kylian Mbappé, despite his hat-trick. However, PSG provides clarifications.

Luis Enrique doesn’t mince words. Kylian Mbappé scored three goals in Reims-PSG, but the Spanish coach isn’t pleased with his player. “I’m not really happy with him today. Regarding the goals, I have nothing to say, but he can be better in a different way. I’ll talk to him; I won’t disclose what it’s about because it’s private. I think Kylian is one of the best players in the world, but we need more. We want him to do more things,” elaborated the Spanish coach on Prime Video.

A few minutes later, the same tone continued in the press conference. “Concerning Kylian, in terms of goals, I have nothing more to add; we know his value. However, I demand even more from him in the game,” said Luis Enrique facing the media.

“I know he is capable of doing better than today. He is one of the best players in the world, but he still has room for improvement. I don’t want him to rest on his laurels. He must continue to improve and help his teammates.”

These statements prompt an explanation from PSG. “Behind the scenes, it is indicated that Luis Enrique’s discourse was aimed at ‘provoking’ Kylian Mbappé, encouraging him to continue in this vein and surpass himself,” asserts RMC Sport. “At PSG, it is emphasized after this match that the words of the Spanish coach were to be taken in a humorous tone.”