French footballer Kylian Mbappe has occasionally been used as a centre-forward, but he sees Lionel Messi excel in that role.
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The French international is happy to let the Argentine lead PSG’s in the center attacking position, with the international’s France ready to play a supporting role on the wings. The World Cup winner has been deployed across Pochettino’s three fronts this season, but is most effective when working down the middle or left. Kylian occupied both of those berths when he lined up in the same XI as Lionel but was moved wider for a 5-1 victory over Ligue 1 champions Lille defender on Sunday – with a pair of superstar forwards getting their names on the scoresheet.
What did Mbappe say about Lionel Messi?
On whether Lionel Messi is at his most destructive when he plays in the center, and after an amazing performance from Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe said that he is not a coach, but Messi is a player who needs to be touched. ball, feel the game and match. Mbappe thinks this is a good position for Messi. Lionel is free, can move, pick up the ball, he is close to the goal. Plus, Mbappe can play everywhere. Kylian started in the middle, on the right, he played on the left, he still has some freedom in his movements.
According to Mbappe, they are doing well at the moment. After that they will have to set up a team with Ney because Lionel Messi is an important player, he is the player that changes their team. Brazilian international Neymar returned to training at Paris Saint-Germain, but he has been missing since November 28 with an ankle injury. He will be weakened back into the Mauricio Pochettino fold, with no risk to his fitness, but the hope will be that he is ready to play some part in the heavyweight Champions League first leg in the last-16 clash with Real Madrid on February 15th.