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World Cup young hero returns to training
WORLD Cup’s best young player, Kylian Mbappe was welcomed back by Paris Saint-Germain along side, Presnel Kimpembe, yesterday.
World Cup winner, Kylian Mbappe has returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the new Ligue 1 season.
Mbappe was one of France’s star players as Les Bleus triumphed at Russia 2018, scoring four goals in the tournament including a 20-yard drive in the 4-2 final victory against Croatia.
The 19-year-old claimed World Cup final goal scorer sees the award as a result of his thrilling performances but is now preparing for 2018-19 with PSG.
As well as Mbappe, Alphonse Areola and Presnel Kimpembe, who were squad players for Didier Deschamps’ side, were back in training on Tuesday.
PSG begin their Ligue 1 title defence at home to Caen on Sunday, having already beaten Monaco 4-0 in the Trophee des Champions to give new coach Thomas Tuchel a winning start.