Luis Enrique’s ‘Unhappy’ Kylian Mbappe Criticism is a Positive Sign For PSG, Claims Pundit

PSG Luis Enrique made headlines last week after he criticized Kylian Mbappe despite a hat trick against Reims. The Spaniard added that he was unhappy with his ace and would prefer to talk to him in private. While many fans have questioned Enrique’s approach, a famous French pundit believes that the manager criticizing his star is a positive sign for the club.

PSG registered a 3-0 win in their last Ligue 1 outing over Reims. Mbappe was the star of the show from the game as he scored all three goals for his team. However, PSG manager Luis Enrique was less than impressed with his performance, as he did not shy away from voicing his unhappiness following the player’s performance.

Pundit believes Enrique’s criticism is a positive sign for PSG

Soccer pundit Jonathan Johnson recently joined the fray as he penned his views on Luis Enrique, expressing his unhappiness with Kylian Mbappe. Jonathan believes the manager has produced excellent results for the team following his appointment and isn’t the first manager who expects Mbappe to work harder every game.

In his column the pundit stated, “A few eyebrows were raised by Luis Enrique criticising Kylian Mbappe after he scored a hat-trick against Reims, with the PSG manager admitting he still wasn’t happy with the player, demanding more from him despite his goal-scoring heroics.”

Jonathan then stated that Enrique’s desire for more from his ace is a promising sign for the club. He continued, “There is, however, nothing to read into after Enrique’s recent comments regarding Mbappe. It is no secret that the Spanish tactician would like to see his French superstar working harder for the team and he is not the first PSG boss to want that.”

PSG manager Luis Enrique left everyone stunned when he criticized his player following the game against Reims. Despite a stunning hat trick, Kylian Mbappe found himself in the crosshairs of his manager.

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Luis Enrique unhappy with Kylian Mbappe despite hat trick

PSG boss Luis Enrique was less than pleased with Kylian Mbappe’s performance in his last outing. While the player helped his team bag a 3-0 win, scoring all three goals, Enrique stated he expected more from the player.

Enrique stated, “I am not happy with Kylian Mbappe. I have nothing to say about the goals, but he can help the team in another way. I will talk about it with him first, but they are private conversations. Kylian is one of the best players in the world, but we want more. We want him to do more.”

It is reported that PSG players and support staff were unhappy with Mbappe’s selfish display. The player had the opportunity to feed his teammates during the game but opted to take a chance himself. His actions have not gone down well, with many voicing their frustrations against the player.

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