Kylian Mbappé celebrated his 25th birthday on Wednesday evening at the Parc des Princes. Instead of candles, the Parisian striker preferred to score two goals against Metz, a match counting for the 17th day of Ligue 1. It was also the last of the first leg of the championship. The opportunity to take stock of the Parisian star’s mid-season.
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For his 25th birthday this Wednesday, Kylian Mbappé scored a double at home against Metz. PSG, fall champion, won at the Parc des Princes 3 to 1. This meeting counting for the 17th day of Ligue 1 also marks the end of the first part of the season. The time for a first assessment has therefore come and the star of the France team is not unanimous.
Still so many goals but a disappointing attitude
Since the resumption of the championship, Kylian Mbappé has found the net 18 times, making him the top scorer in Ligue 1 at the moment. All competitions combined: he scored 21 goals in 22 matches. Over the calendar year, the milestone of 50 achievements has once again been reached. On the pitch, Kylian Mbappé made everyone agree. “It’s a phenomenon“, summarizes his teammate in Blue and at PSG, Lucas Hernandez.
On the supporters’ side, the results are more mixed. The goals are praised, the attitude a little less. “Frankly, he’s had a good first part of the season compared to last year.“, says a PSG fan even if he admits that Kylian Mbappé “always stay on top“.”It’s the attitude that disappoints a little, I would like him to be a little more leader, a little more positive: to lead the team“, says another.
A busy 2024
An opinion shared by Eric Rabesandratana, former Paris Saint-Germain player and Radio France consultant. “We have the impression that since the departure of Neymar and Messi, he has struggled to take over in terms of infantry leader. We don’t feel him in this role”, he notes even if he recognizes that Kylian Mbappé “remains decisive in his goals”. “It’s Mbappé”, he concludes.
In 2024, between the Champions League, Euro football and the Olympic Games for which he has never hidden his interest, Kylian Mbappé has not finished making people talk about him. On and off the field: his future is still uncertain at Paris Saint-Germain. The star striker will be at the end of his contract next June.