Trouble Looms As Kylian Mbappe Upset With PSG Boss for Praising Lionel Messi Alone After Ajaccio Win

Trouble Looms As Kylian Mbappe Upset With PSG Boss for Praising Lionel Messi Alone After Ajaccio Win

Isaac Darko
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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  • Kylian Mbappe is reportedly not happy with the way his manager Christophe Galitier singled out Lionel Messi for praise after their win against Ajaccio
  • Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 3-0 victory against the relegation-threatened side on Friday
  • After the match, Galtier lauded Messi after the Argentina captain producced a superlative performance for Paris Saint-Germain

Kylian Mbappe is reportedly not happy after Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galitier singled out Lionel Messi for praise following their 3-0 win at Ajaccio.

Mbappe and Messi were at their devastating best when the French champions locked horns against relegation-threatened on Friday night.

The Frenchman scored twice as the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner netted the other and provided two assists.

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Kylian Mbappe is reportedly not happy with the way his manager Christophe Galitier singled out Lionel Messi for praise after their win against Ajaccio. Credit: @marca
Source: Twitter

But Galtier was full of praise for Messi after the Argentine genius winner delivered yet another masterclass for the Parisians.

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The 56-year-old gaffer singled out the former Barcelona superstar in his post-match presser, claiming the 35-year-old is the greatest footballer to have ever graced the sport.

"People come to the stadium to watch Leo play – he’s the best player of all time. He likes playing with the others, he has this quality of wanting to play with others, he is very altruistic and he was amazing on the second goal,” he said as quoted by Get French Football News.

And according to Marca, Galtier's statement almost certainly won't resonate well with Mbappe.

Per the Spanish publication, the Frenchman's decision to give special attention to Messi in his post-match press conference does not sit well with his compatriot.

Galtier was quick to realise the situation, as he swiftly modified his words a bit by mentioning Mbappe.

"Messi and Mbappe have technical quality and a connection," he added.

This is not the first time the Frenchman has publicly extolled one player over another.

The former Nice manager has been criticised by the French press on previous for playing favorites and not helping dressing room harmony.

Social media praises Lionel Messi

Sports Brief earlier reported that football fans on social media were blown away by Lionel Messi's goal which saw him and Kylian Mbappe combine brilliantly for a genuine Goal of the Season contender.

Messi continued his scintillating form this campaign as he scored one and provided two assists in Paris Saint-Germain's win at Ajaccio in Ligue 1.

The reigning French champions cruised to a 3-0 victory at the Stade Francois Coty, thanks to a superb display by the Argentine genius.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)