Pochettino: Mbappe is a top five player in the world and doesn't think playing against Real Madrid will change his mind

Live Bar February 11 News Earlier in an interview, Paris Saint-Germain manager Pochettino was asked about Mbappe. In response, the boss said that Mbappe is a top five player in the world and hopes that he can spend his entire career in Paris.

About adapting in Paris – having lived in Barcelona and London for a long time and adapting to the weather in Paris?

Pochettino: "Barcelona is a cozy place, it's hard to get out of there, it always makes you think back. The climates of Paris and London are very similar, the two cities are not so far apart, you just need to cross the channel. It's impossible not to think back to Barcelona, where I've been for more than 20 years. ”

There's a Catalan derby this weekend, will you watch it?

Pochettino: "I'll have time to watch this game, and now you have time to watch the derby anywhere. Football is sacred and we pay attention to it whenever it is, no matter what the game is. Nowadays, given the advancement of technology, we can watch any game anytime, anywhere, and the enthusiasm and obsession of those of us who are professionals for football exceeds everything. ”

Will the upcoming game against Rennes see this as a test before playing against Real Madrid?

Pochettino: "There have always been different types of opinions that come up no matter what you do, and in football there's always a basic premise that you always need to train seriously, because when you don't think 100 percent about what you have to do, 100 percent into training and playing, there can be more problems. ”

'It's clear that our obligation is to play tomorrow in the best possible way, to assemble a team that will give us a chance to win and stay on track and most importantly to be positive and give you the opportunity to prepare for a match that is as important as the Champions League match against Real Madrid.'

Regarding Mbappe's contract extension, he has not yet made any decision, will the match against Real Madrid change his mind?

Pochettino: "I don't think such an important decision would have been made through a one-game or two-legged game, he's a smart and mature boy with super analytical skills and he's always been very clear about what he wants and what he's going to have in his future career. ”

"The people around him are advising him in the best possible way, so I don't think the game against Real Madrid will change his mind. Like he said, I think he's calm and focused on doing the best for Paris Saint-Germain. You have to respect him and when it's over, he'll make a decision. ”

How to define Mbappe?

Pochettino: "He's really incredible, he's incredibly charismatic, he can speak Spanish and English fluently, which is very helpful and gives a sense of intimacy because at first I had a hard time communicating in French, which gave us a special sense of closeness. ”

Is Mbappe ready to join Real Madrid?

Pochettino: "I hope he spends his whole career at Paris Saint-Germain and that will be a very good sign for us and the club. In my opinion, there is no doubt that he is the top five player in the world. ”

(Ma Dongyu)