Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has insisted that the departure of Kylian Mbappé from the club was a shame.
Enrique spoke following PSG’s 2-1 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
Speaking after the match, Enrique also pointed out that he feels the current PSG squad is stronger now than when Mbappé was part of the team.
Mbappé left the Parisians last summer to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.
“I think I was very brave last season when I said that we were going to have a better team without Mbappé. I still think we are better, the stats are there,” Enrique was quoted by @TouchlineX as saying after the game.
“Mbappé’s departure was a shame, but the players took it as a challenge.
“I would have loved to continue with Mbappé, but I think the players are responding at a high level.
“I would rather have four players who score 12 goals each than one player who scores 40 goals.”
PSG will now face Inter Milan in the Champions League final on 31 May.