Ligue 1: the Strasbourg-PSG debrief (1-4) – 20 minutes
- The Parisian prodigy signed a goal, an assist and a major performance in Alsace.
- Mauricio Pochettino said all the good he thought of Mbappé after this 4-1 victory.
- It is no coincidence, the French striker has still not extended his contract in the capital …
At the Meinau stadium,
The subject has become hot. Will Kylian Mbappé extend his contract with PSG beyond 2022? The French striker has still not announced his decision and his silence is fueling rumors. This week, he was still announced as a Real Madrid rookie … without anything being formalized.
In the meantime, he is still in Paris and the club’s decision-makers are working together to convince him to stay there. On Wednesday, Leonardo had announced that he would be “soon happy to talk about contracts”. This Saturday, it was Mauricio Pochettino’s turn. The Argentinian coach took out his violin, or almost, to declare his love for the prodigy.
The declaration of love …
“Who doesn’t like Kylian ?, asked the technician falsely. He is a very endearing person who shows enormous humility. I am very happy to have it. “A statement that followed a long monologue from the coach asked about his choice to start the scorer between two games against Bayern Munich.
“He had played in Brest in the Coupe de France in early March (before the return match against Barça). For him, it is one of the best forms to prepare, continues Pochettino. He is very mature, intelligent and you have to give value to this willingness to play. A French, world champion, who wants to play in every match, every competition clearly shows the commitment he has with the club and football. “
Not bad as a compliment, right? It must also be said that “Kyky” had done everything well on the lawn of the Meinau to attract praise. Three days after his magnificent double in Munich, he signed a new major performance in Strasbourg. Statistically, it gives a goal (16th) and an assist (45th) in the heart of the Parisian festival (4-1). But that really doesn’t say everything.
… Before an overtime?
The boy from Bondy is also involved in the last achievement of his own since he causes the free kick that will transform Paredes (79th). On a dazzling acceleration. One more in the heart of an afternoon where he will have multiplied the races, the calls and especially the good decisions.
Between the attacker unable to avoid an unnecessary gesture a few months ago and this one, there is a world. His physical condition is no stranger to it. Mauricio Pocchettino either. The coach could, perhaps, tip the decision on the PSG side. And he is working on it.