Former France international Rio Mavuba feels Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Kylian Mbappe must develop a team mentality to flourish alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr.
The in-form attacker was the star of their 2-1 win over Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday (September 6), netting both their goals. However, he spurned a great chance in the second half by going for glory instead of squaring the ball to Neymar, who came in from the left.
The Brazilian could've had an easy tap-in, but Mbappe's desire to net a hat-trick ended up wasting the opportunity as his effort sailed over the bar.
Mavuba, who played 13 times with Les Blues, has now said that the 23-year-old should think about his team more. Speaking to Telefoot, he said:
“After all, he is an attacker. He is in his idea of perhaps going to score his 3rd goal. If he develops this aspect of his game again, he will win. Especially with Neymar and Messi who will give you 20-30 assists in the year."
Mbappe has been on a fine run of form for PSG this season, netting nine goals in seven games in all competitions, including seven in Ligue 1 from six games.
He also struck a hat-trick in their 7-1 drubbing of Lille earlier this season.
The France international was on the verge of joining Real Madrid on a free transfer earlier this summer. However, the Parisians convinced him to stay by offering him a lucrative contract extension.
Overall, he has made 223 appearances for the club so far, scoring 180 goals. He is only behind Edinson Cavani (200) in the club's all-time top goalscorers list.
The forward has also won 11 titles with PSG, including four in the French top-flight, although a Champions League medal continues to elude him.
PSG continue unbeaten start in Ligue 1
PSG's unbeaten start to the 2022-23 Ligue 1 season was extended to seven games after a narrow 1-0 win over Brest on Saturday, September 10.
Neymar scored the only goal of the game as the French champions strengthened their grip at the top of the table.
It's been a prolific start to life in Paris for head coach Christophe Galtier, who replaced Mauricio Pochettino this summer.
Under him, the Parisians have demonstrated a fluid, free-flowing attacking game that's bringing the best out of their front-three.
While things are going great for them once again in the league, the Champions League remains PSG's ultimate objective.
Mangisha
21
I don't blame Mbappe. I blame the people who gave him such powers to think he is above discipline, above his teammates. Bcos under normal circumstances, if a player was too selfish, the coach shd confront him, and just tell him to think more for the team than himself, or else drop him to the bench. But the PSG coach can't do that apparently or freely.
Podabilry
17
The truth is, Mbappe can't be more selfish than Cristiano but yet cristiano still come behind Messi. Cristiano is obsessed, greedy and selfish with goals but yet he has 4 golden shoes while Messi has 6 golden shoes the most in football history even despite cristiano has played close to 200 matches than Messi. So if selfishness didn't make cristiano the best and selflessness didn't make Messi not the best then Mbape must think twice. Messi scored 91 goals in a single year but cristiano with all his selfishness has never and will never come close to that, so mbape must take note. Messi has highest numbers of assist in football history which proves his unselfish attitudes and yet he has the highest numbers of golden shoes in football history despite cristiano's selflessness with goals. At 38, Cristiano still believe he has many things left to prove but at 25 Messi has nothing left to prove to anyone or to himself. At mbape age, Messi already has 2 balloondor and 3 golden shoes while Mbappe is still behaving childishly. Some said cristiano is a goal machine but he has never won 4 golden shoes in a row, he has never scored 91 goals in a year with all his obsession and selflessness, Mbappe must know humility, respect and team spirit is power 💪. With all the selfishness, cristiano has 33 trophy 🏆 and Messi has won 41 trophy 🏆 the highest in football history alongside Alves. Mbape must learn from both Cristiano' and from Messi. Learn not to be arrogant like Cristiano and learn to be humble and selfless as Messi.
Rohcdekoyz
17
He is in a wrong competition it's hard to put ney and mes in his shadow