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Pochettino tells Mbappe he ‘needs to improve’ to be part of new era at PSG

Mauricio Pochettino says Kylian Mbappe “needs to improve” as part of his new era being ushered in at Paris Saint-Germain.

The Argentinian has been handed the reins at Parc des Princes, with the former Tottenham manager being charged with the task of delivering long-awaited Champions League glory in the French capital.

World Cup winner Mbappe will have a leading role to play in that quest, with the 22-year-old becoming a talismanic presence in a star-studded squad.

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He did, however, draw a blank as Pochettino’s first game at the helm ended in a 1-1 draw with Saint-Etienne and his new manager admits that more is expected of the frontman, especially as Neymar is nursing a knock.