Kylian Mbappé is known for scoring a lot of goals. But the Real Madrid and France team striker is not known for his defensive performances. This was also the case at PSG where Luis Enrique had him under his command for the space of a season. Enough to send him a message totally validated by Kevin Diaz.
Recently, the documentary of Movistar+ titled “You have no idea.” is a lot of talk on the web. Based on the first season of Luis Enrique as coach of PSGthe documentary notably reveals a tactical discussion between the Spanish coach and his former star Kylian Mbappé concerning the insufficient defensive involvement of the new striker of the Real Madrid.
“In attack, I have nothing to tell you. But you have to become the best player in history while defending.”
“I read that you liked Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan grabbed all his teammates by the balls and defended like a son of a bitch. You have to set this example, firstly as a person and as a player, to go and press. You are a phenomenon. But that’s not enough for me. A real leader is someone who can help you even if he doesn’t score. If you set an example for others by going to press, you know what we’re going to get? A damn… team machine! I want you to leave here through the front door. In attack, I have nothing to tell you. But you have to become the best player in history while defending. That’s a leader, that’s Michael Jordan. Is it good for you? Is everything clear? “. This is the clear message that Luis Enrique passed to Kylian Mbappé as can be seen by the images broadcast by Movistar+.
“Kylian Mbappé is what he’s been missing since the start of his career”
On the waves of RMC, Kevin Diaz completely validated the position taken by Luis Enrique about this facet of the game of Kylian Mbappé not developed enough for his taste. “There is everything in what Luis Enrique said. In this minute 45, there is everything that has been said about Kylian Mbappé for 5, 6 years.
The consultant of RMC also recognized that Michael Jordan had this ability to be impeccable on both sides of the floor with the Chicago Bulls. “What he says, he means it and it’s right. It’s simple and not aggressive. If you want to become the greatest player in history, when you are not able to score like in this match against Barça, you must be able to be a leader through attitude, through your defensive efforts and that you can help the team in other ways. It’s in all sports, especially team sports like football. He took the example of Michael Jordan, he was someone who was also known for giving the effort when his team needed it and putting himself on the ground. Kylian Mbappé is what he has been missing since the start of his career. Even if he scores goals, when his team is in difficulty, he can do something else and that is what Luis Enrique asked very well of him.”
