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Pochettino defends Mbappe from humility critics after seeing PSG forward targeted

The Argentine tactician has no concerns regarding the personality traits of a superstar performer within his star-studded squad

Mauricio Pochettino has defended Kylian Mbappe from critics suggesting that the World Cup winner needs to become "more humble" in order to earn the full respect of his peers.

The talented France international forward is a confident and ambitious character, with there no chance of the 22-year-old backing down from a challenge.

Emotions can run a little wild at times, with Metz coach Frederic Antonetti urging a superstar of the present and future to change his ways after seeing him goad opponents in a midweek Ligue 1 encounter.