The French striker appeared at a press conference prior to the Champions League premiere against Juventus in Turin
The PSG star spoke about the controversy with the Pogba brothers, the rotations, his relationship with Neymar, and who is the team’s main pitcher
Kylian Mbappe appeared at a press conference prior to the match PSG against Juventus of Turin in the premiere of the Parisian team in the maximum continental club competition. Accompanied by Christophe Galtier, the gala star has spoken about some of the most current issues surrounding the team and his person, involved in various controversies for weeks. Among other things, the player says he believes Paul Pogba before his brother in the alleged witchcraft to injure him, claims to be the team’s main free kick and penalty taker, and speaks about his relationship with Neymar and the rotations.
Since the announcement of its renewal with the Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe He has become more than just a footballer. The striker of 23 yearsafter signing up 2024purchased a new ‘status’ within the club, and his actions are being closely watched. At the start of this season 2022/23the former player of Monaco He has already starred in some controversies that put him in the center of attention. Sharing front with Neymar Y Leo Messi, form a lethal trio in the attacking line, which sometimes has its ups and downs during matches. Asked about his relationship with Neymar Jr. at a press conference, Kylian He dropped that their friendship always suffers ups and downs: “It’s our sixth year together… we’ve had stages of being best friends, others talking less”confessed the winner of the Russia World Cup 2018 with the French team.
Then, the player born in Paris claimed he is the team’s primary foul and penalty takerbut that “when you play with players of the caliber of those we have, you have to learn to share“.
In addition, he spoke about the alleged witchcraft attempt of the Pogba brothers to injure him: “He (Paul) called me and gave me his version of the events. I’m going to give my team-mate confidence, right now it’s Pogba’s word against his brother’s. I prefer to trust my team-mate’s word”.
To finish, he spoke about the possible rotations that the French coach would apply to the team during the course of the season. “It’s easier said than done… but we have to believe in the coach,” he concluded.
The Paris Saint-Germain play tomorrow against Juventus of Turin his first match of the Champions League 2022/23 (9pm)corresponding to the first day of the group stage of a competition, which for another year is expected to be exciting.