Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique showers praise on Kylian Mbappe, hailing him as the 'unquestionable leader' following PSG's UEFA Champions League victory over Barcelona.
Despite not donning the captain's armband in Paris Saint-Germain's UEFA Champions League triumph over Barcelona (1-4, 4-6 agg.) on Tuesday, Kylian Mbappé (25) received effusive praise from his manager Luis Enrique, who lauded the Frenchman as the team's unquestionable leader.
🔴🔵🇫🇷 Luis Enrique: "Chapeau to Kylian Mbappé. He has been our leader, our face in the way he pressed and decided to fight on every single ball".
"You confirm your leadership by showing the example, he's been perfect". pic.twitter.com/I5gUxe8gwg
Following a subdued performance in the first-leg loss at Parc des Princes a week earlier, Mbappé faced heightened expectations to deliver and propel his side to the competition's semi-finals, especially amid speculations about his potential departure from PSG after this season's Champions League campaign.
While Mbappe occasionally drifted out of the game, he ultimately proved pivotal on the night, scoring twice to secure Les Parisiens' progression. While emphasising PSG's collective effort, Luis Enrique singled out individual performances, highlighting the contributions of Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, and Mbappé.
"Mbappe was the undisputed leader of the team. His pressure, alongside Ousmane and Bradley (Barcola), allowed us to press with five men, making the team significantly stronger when he leads by example," remarked Luis Enrique during his post-match press conference.