Video shows PSG manager Luis Enrique angrily berating Kylian Mbappe during a tactical meeting the previous season, making fun of the forward’s admiration for NBA legend Michael Jordan.
Videos have surfaced showing an enraged Luis Enrique trashing Kylian Mbappe in a technical meeting before the Frenchman left PSG.
Mbappe had endured a strained relationship during his final season in Ligue 1 and a clip from a new Movistar documentary captured of a tense moment between the pair
Enrique, the former manager of Barcelona and Spain, was given the responsibility of leading Les Parisiens through a transitional phase after they arrived at the Parc des Princes in July 2023.
The club was devastated by longstanding claims of harassment and discrimination against departing coach Christophe Galtier, and both Lionel Messi and Neymar had left for Inter Miami and Al Hilal, respectively.
In the end, Mbappe decided to leave PSG with his fellow superstars, and it’s safe to say that the exit was contentious for everyone involved.
According to reports, Mbappe and his partner had a rough relationship during his last season in Ligue 1. A footage from a recent Movistar documentary showed the couple at odds.
“I heard you were a fan of Michael Jordan.” Before their quarterfinal matchup with Barcelona in the Champions League, Enrique is seen saying to Mbappe.
Michael Jordan was known for grabbing his teammates by the balls and playing fierce defense. As a person and a player, you must first lead by example.
“You’re going to have [Pau] Cubarsi if you press.” Covering Cubarsi versus Cubaris and [Marc-Andre] ter Stegen will be your responsibility.
“And you’ll be pressing Ter Stegen to play quickly and recover quickly, and you’ll be pressing Cubarsi to prevent him from advancing.”
“Why?” to hold a leadership position. since you feel obligated to score our goals.
Enrique acknowledged the 25-year-old’s talent despite the stressful environment, but he maintained the player needed to put in more effort for his teammates.
‘You’re a sensation, a world-class player,’ he said. Without a question.
But I think that is insufficient. A true leader is one that supports us in all that counts, even when they are unable to assist us in achieving our goals due to opposition from two elite players the other day.
Enrique continued by saying that Mbappe had to give it everything he had in order to leave the team feeling regretful.
That is my desire for you to do. in this instance as a leader. The final two games you possess. I would like you to exit by the front door. sans remorse.
But you need to prevail. not. I really like how you. You launch a furious. I am aware of that.
But you have to be the best defensive player of all time on the day you are unable to score any goals. That person is a leader. Michael Jordan is that.
Mbappe obviously took note of Enrique’s words of encouragement because he scored twice to help the team defeat the Catalan team 4-1 before Borussia Dortmund eliminated them in the semifinals.