DBasia.news – Christophe Galtier, praised Kylian Mbappe as a great player and focused on the competition, after Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw by Benfica at home in matchday four in Group H of the Champions League.
Mbappe opened the scoring for PSG with a penalty kick in the first half. Although news emerged of his desire to leave the club in January, that did not dampen the French star’s focus on scoring goals.
Joao Mario equalized for Benfica with a penalty in the 62nd minute.
Ahead of the game, Luis Campos denied reports that Mbappe had asked to leave PSG, and that took Galtier by surprise, but the coach was reluctant to comment on the player’s rumours.
“Kylian showed tonight that he is a great player and that he is focused on the competition. From rumors we turn them into information, from information we turn them into statements. It is surprising to release this before an important game,” Galtier told Canal+ after the game.
Galtier also provided an update on the injury suffered by Mbappe towards the end of the 1-1 draw.
“He gritted his teeth to hold on to the end. It was a tendon error, he made a bad tackle. It hurts, he prefers to give way”.
After coming off the pitch injured in the closing minutes, it is likely that Mbappe will be present for the weekend’s clash with Marseille, but questions remain regarding his commitment to PSG.