KYLIAN MBAPPE VERSES MESSI

 Kylian Mbappe, and no longer Lionel Messi, has been named Paris Saint-Germain's vice-captain as the Argentine's time in Ligue 1 continues to come under question.

The public announcement of the selection comes as Messi reportedly considers a future away from the French capital.

PSG supervisor Christophe Galtier advised media following the club's 7-0 win over sixth-tier Pays de Cassel on Monday night time that it used to be a choice made before the season commenced.

Mbappe, who scored 5 in the PSG procession, used to be praised through Galtier as he defined the movement.

'He scored fifty-six desires in the calendar year. He is one of the world-class strikers, one of the exceptional in the world. He's like that.

'He is formatted to rating goals, he did now not abuse, desires got here naturally after combinations.'

Messi's future at the Parc des Princes has been a supply of tons of dialogue because of the World Cup, with the Argentina captain, reportedly weighing up numerous options, along with the danger to be a part of rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.

While Galtier claimed his choice was once reached months ago, it appears to be information to former vice-captain and defender, Presnel Kimpembe.

The Frenchman took to Instagram, writing in his story: 'In the remaining few hours I have been capable to hear and study a lot about myself.'

'I consequently desire to make matters clear to keep away from persevering with unfolding false statistics in this regard.

'I was once now not made conscious of this decision, this is definitely false... That said, I will constantly recognize the selections of the club.'

Brazilian defender Marquinhos continues to captain the French giants, who sit down three factors clear at the pinnacle of Ligue 1.