Pochettino on Mbappé and his future at PSG: "The decision will come after the title"

He expressed his feelings about the future (last Wednesday after Angers, editor's note).

I also talked about it at a press conference.

Our objective is to finish the season well, to win the title.

For the future, it will undoubtedly be different.

We talked about a lot of personal things.

We had already mentioned his words and mine on the plane to return from Angers.

It's one of the options.

I am happy with the performance of the team in Angers.

We used Danilo in defense on the possession phases and that will not change our behavior.

Nothing disturbs me as a coach.

This kind of situation happens, not only at PSG.

It's neither the first nor the last time.

You always have to adapt, especially to the personal and contractual situations of the players.

From a selfish point of view, I would like him to stay, take him on vacation and take him home (smiles).

Of course I would like to keep it.

We would all like to keep him, for him to extend and stay at the club, that's obvious.

It would be important for him to stay but that kind of decision is up to the player, the club, different parties.

The decision will come after obtaining the title of champion, our objective.

Not just for Kylian, but also other players and decisions will be made when the goal is reached.

And that's what

there is better to do for the club and the players.

I hope he will recover quickly.

It's not as serious as one might think.

I hope it can be available by the end of the season.

You have to give credit to the team to be in a position to win this title.

When you don't win, it's a big problem.

When you're about to win, you have to give the team credit.

Winning a championship has value, it should not be underestimated.

It is important for the club and the supporters.

We also hope that they will celebrate the title with us.

In this situation, nobody is happy, but it would be great to have a great atmosphere at the stadium, that we win and celebrate this title.

We know that criticism is constructive.

The club listens to the supporters, who represent an important part of the club.

It always has been.

There have always been rumours, since the beginning of my career, and it has never affected me.

I don't comment on them either.

I coached Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham and now PSG.

I have always demonstrated total commitment to my clubs.

Rumors are rumors, I don't pay attention to them.

We know that they exist, there are every day.

Life would be so different if it wasn't… But as always, I'm focused on the work that needs to be done at the club.

We have a responsibility as technical staff.

We talk a lot about the title, but we have to respect Lens, an athletic team, well organized, with quality players and who are in very good shape.

We know that the match will be complicated against a team that will make it difficult for us.

We will have to be focused, have a lot of energy.

They don't just have athletic qualities, they also have technical qualities, plus a very good coach.