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Thiago Silva Praises 'Magnificent' Kylian Mbappe After Record-Breaking Hat-Trick

Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva said it's hard to find words to describe team-mate Kylian Mbappe following his extraordinary display in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

The France international was brought into the game in the second period as a substitute and grabbed a stunning hat-trick against Club Brugge. Mbappe also set up a goal for Mauro Icardi, helping the team to a handsome 5-0 win in Belgium.

After the match, Silva was full of effusive praise for the 20-year-old, who continues to establish a reputation as one of the most exciting rising stars in the game, per Daniel Lewis of Goal:

"He is well present, he is ready, he has gifts, I can't tell you more because he is an incredible player.