Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappé: Mauricio Pochettino’s forceful response

The intention was to put Mauricio Pochettino in serious trouble. However, as in his time as a player, the DT came out well. During the press conference for Real Madrid vs. PSG, the Argentine coach was consulted regarding the level of Kylian Mbappé and if he is already above Lionel Messi.

The ‘Les Bleus’ strategist, far from being nervous about the question, did not hesitate for a single second to ensure that “Lionel Messi, with seven Ballon d’Ors, is the best player in the world”. Immediately, ‘Poche’ nuanced highlighting the benefits of the squad he has and focused on the one born in Bondy.

“Then we have great players and aspiring to be the best. Kylian is one of the applicants. Mbappé’s state of form speaks for itself that he is among those players who are the best, the ones who shine the most today ”expressed Pochettino regarding a comparison that, in these times, seems inevitable.

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Turning to another aspect, but always linked to ‘Kiki’, the Argentine strategist has full confidence in the scorer’s good physical shape. Last Monday, the Frenchman suffered a stomp on his foot that put him in doubt. However, the attacker entered the call, traveled to Spain and it is expected that he can train normally.

“He lives in an intense and exaggerated seizure. We have absolute peace of mind, it’s fine. At the moment of the blow she screamed in pain and was in pain. After two hours he could walk calmly. I hope he can train well after the press conference”expressed Pochettino about the work on the Santiago Bernabéu.

Then, the former Tottenham believes that the previous atmosphere in the Real Madrid colossus will not be a determining factor in getting the world champion out of the game in 2018. In fact, Mauricio believes in his pupil’s maturity to handle a situation with what he has lived in the capital of Spain and the last few months for his future.

“We are calm for Kylian, that is clear. He is mature, even though he is young. He wants to be in the picture and defend the colors that he wears. I don’t doubt Kylian. His performance is not going to be mediated by everything that happens in the environment ”said the coach of Paris Saint Germain before the media.