Ancelotti praises 'dangerous' Mbappe

Carlo Ancelotti discussed PSG forward Kylian Mbappe ahead of Napoli's Champions League trip to Paris.

Published : Oct 15, 2018 10:04 IST

Paris Saint-Germain sensation Kylian Mbappe.
Paris Saint-Germain sensation Kylian Mbappe.
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Paris Saint-Germain sensation Kylian Mbappe.

Napoli head coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded unique Paris Saint-Germain teenager Kylian Mbappe as a future superstar.

Mbappe is among the nominees for the Ballon d'Or, after winning the World Cup with France and helping PSG claim a treble last season.

The 19-year-old forward has enjoyed a fine start to the season, with eight Ligue 1 goals – including a stunning four-goal haul against Lyon – and two Champions League strikes.

PSG will host Napoli on matchday three in the Champions League and Ancelotti praised Mbappe ahead of the Paris showdown.

"Mbappe is a nice player, very fast; but there are a lot of fast players, the difference is he can be both fast and effective at the same time," Ancelotti.

"Whatever he does, he's very effective. He is a no-frills guy, a very direct player. And therefore, very dangerous.

"He is very young, he will definitely be a star in the next few years."

Napoli tops Group C with four points from two games, a point ahead of French champion PSG.

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