Christophe Galtier (PSG) earlier than the match towards Benfica: “I am attempting to reassure Kylian” Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé’s temper response after the attract Reims on Sunday (1-1), on his function “pivotal” didn’t escape Christophe Galtier, who explains that his preliminary plan was to not place the French worldwide striker alone on the forefront and is attempting to adapt to the circumstances. “There may be Kylian’s response after his matchtakes over the PSG coach. A scorching response, after a second of disappointment. We talked lots with Kylian at the beginning of the season and I had been attentive to his declaration within the France workforce, that he felt higher within the offensive animation of the Blues ”.

“Me, I do not know what was stated to Kylian earlier than I arrived in Parishe continues. However all through the preparation, we talked lots with Luis Campos and the president (Nasser al-Khelaifi) to have a fourth attacker, with one other profile, which may enable to search out two attackers and Kylian to evolve as usually as attainable in his preferential zone. Right this moment, we have now different gamers, completely totally different, however world class. Kylian generally finds himself within the middle and he has the sensation of being a pivot. However he’s an clever participant, in a position to adapt. I spoke with him yesterday (sunday) lengthy. On the actual fact of with the ability to change with him, on his expectations. »

And as if to not restrict Mbappé’s poor efficiency in Reims to his positioning on the pitch, Galtier provides: “Kylian is already at eleven objectives and I do know he’ll nonetheless rating lots. To let you know the reality, he was not imagined to play in Reims, he was sick. There was already the absence of Leo, Ney had muscle ache. Kylian performed sick, drained, in a match that went mistaken for us. I attempt to reassure him by discovering totally different choices. We’re very delicate to his remarks and his ideas as a result of he’s a vital participant within the workforce. »