Mbappé’s Passion for Football: Insights from Pochettino

Former PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino recently opened up about his time with Kylian Mbappé, shedding light on the French star’s intense passion for football. Between January 2021 and July 2022, Pochettino witnessed firsthand how dedicated Mbappé is to his craft, even going so far as to watch lesser-known matches to enhance his football knowledge.

The summer of 2024 marked a significant milestone for Kylian Mbappé as he fulfilled his childhood dream by joining the Real Madrid. After a few hesitant performances, the international forward finally made his mark by scoring a brace against Bétis last Sunday. Contrary to popular belief, Mbappé remains relentless in his pursuit of improvement.

Pochettino Reflects on Mbappé’s Commitment

Speaking about his former player, Mauricio Pochettino emphasized Mbappé’s professionalism and eagerness to learn. The Argentine coach highlighted the lengths to which Mbappé would go to broaden his understanding of the game.

“He Watched Matches from the Portuguese Second Division”

In remarks reported by a sports outlet, Pochettino stated, “He would spend afternoons at home watching football, often calling us or sending photos and videos of matches he was analyzing. He even watched games from the Portuguese second division and would ask us questions. He did everything possible to learn and improve, even though he was already the best.”