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Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has heaped praise on Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and France superstar Kylian Mbappe, lauding his pace and acceleration in the final third.
Mbappe, 23, has been in a rich vein of form this season. Operating as the main striker in new PSG manager Christophe Galtier's 3-4-2-1 system, he has netted ten times in nine games across competitions.
A talisman for both club and country, Mbappe continued his strong club form while on international duty with France. He scored the opener in his team's 2-0 win over Austria at the Stade de France in a UEFA Nations League Group A game on Thursday (September 22).
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Speaking to Telefoot, Varane said that Mbappe is a player who can single-handedly impact games. He said:
"He's a player who can turn games around. He's always dangerous for the opponent with his acceleration. We're, of course, very happy to have a player of his talent in our team."
Mbappe became France's tenth most prolific scorer with his 28th strike last week. He boasts a brilliant 0.48 goals-per-game ratio, having made 58 appearances.
Meanwhile, Varane has opened the new season on a positive note. He has helped Manchester United register three clean sheets in six games to help them move to fifth place in the Premier League standings. The 29-year-old wore the captain's armband in France's win on Thursday.
Both Mbappe and Varane will next feature for Les Bleus in the UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark on Sunday (September 25).
After the conclusion of the ongoing international break, France will next be in action at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where they will look to defend their title. Ranked fourth in the world, Mbappe, Varane and Co. have been drawn in Group D alongside Australia, Denmark and Tunisia. The tournament kicks off on November 21, with the final on December 18.
Manchester United, PSG eye Borussia Dortmund starlet Youssoufa Moukoko
According to El Desmarque, Manchester United and PSG are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also keeping tabs on the teenager.
Moukoko, 17, is in the final year of his contract at the Signal Iduna Park. He has registered seven goals and four assists in 46 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit since his BvB debut in November 2020.
