PSG Transfer News Roundup: Thierry Henry defends Kylian Mbappe; Renato Sanches reveals reason for joining Parisians; Marco Verratti outlines the major improvement
PSG Transfer News Roundup: Thierry Henry defends Kylian Mbappe; Renato Sanches reveals reason for joining Parisians; Marco Verratti outlines the major improvement. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) enjoyed a fabulous start in the new season. Christophe Galtier’s team began their campaign and lifted the Trophee des Champions. They have won both their first two Ligue 1 games as well.
Meanwhile, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry took Kylian Mbappe’s side against recent criticism. On the other hand, Renato Sanches went on to reveal the reason for joining the Parisians.
Thierry Henry went on to defend Kylian Mbappe from recent criticism
Thierry Henry supports Kylian Mbappe against recent criticism. The PSG forward sulked during the game against Montpellier. His reaction on the pitch drew flak and criticism from all quarters. However, Henry refused to criticize his fellow compatriot for his antics.
Henry pointed out that there has always been one issue or the other in the Ligue 1 team.
“It is his place. He will, of course, have to show it (his best level) as he has shown from the start. But he has nothing to prove to anyone. The coach will have to find a way to play the three (Messi, Neymar, Mbappe) and make them happy. … good luck. At PSG, there is always a debate, a problem. They won 5-2. And we are talking about Mbappe. Last year, it was Neymar, and it will always be like that, it is PSG,” said Henry.
After the win, Galtier focused on emphasizing Mbappe’s competitive spirit while trying to explain his behavior.
“Kylian played his last game three weeks ago, so I knew it was going to be tough on a physical level for him. He is a competitor. He wants to be good. And he wants to be good quickly. But a top footballer is not on and off like that; it takes a little time to regain 100 percent of his athletic abilities,” said Galtier.
He added:
“When he is at 100 percent, he will make the difference even more. These are players who like to score, who want to score, who attack. It is a bit normal for him to be disappointed at being a little short physically compared to his teammates.”
Galtier has been the mastermind behind the three wins in his first three games as PSG manager. Meanwhile, Mbappe managed to score on his season debut for the Parisians but unfortunately missed a penalty.
Renato Sanches reveals why he joined PSG
Renato Sanches has opened up about his decision to join PSG despite approaches from other parties this summer. The Portuguese were also courted by AC Milan but opted to join Paris from Lille.
Interacting with Canal Football Club, Sanches said that he was enticed and tempted by the project at the Parc des Princes.
“PSG is a club that I could have joined several times, but it never materialized, especially when I was playing in Germany. It was really my desire to play in France and at PSG. I am sure it is a good choice that I made because regardless of everything, the project is good. I know the people who are here, I know the sporting director, the coach; it does not mean anything, but it helps,” said Sanches.
Sanches managed to score his first goal for the Parisians on his debut on Saturday after coming off the bench.
Marco Verratti recapitulates major improvement in attack from last season
Marco Verratti believes the Ligue 1 giants have facilitated to improve their ability to open up low defenses this season. The Parisians have managed to score 14 times in three games under Galtier this campaign.
After attaining victory over Montpellier, Verratti revealed that the Ligue 1 giants used the flanks to their advantage on Saturday.
“Last season, we had difficulties against low defenses. Today (this Saturday), we played simply, and we played a lot on the sides to find spaces because Montpellier was very grouped in the middle of the field. We remained patient; we had a lot of chances, including the missed penalty. Their keeper was very strong. We played our game, and the opening goal allowed us to have more space,” said Verratti.