Three days after France’s loss in the World Cup final, Kylian Mbappe returned to Paris Saint-Germain training on Wednesday.
Mbappe became just the second player to score three goals in a World Cup final with his hat-trick against Argentina on Sunday.
However, it was only enough to secure a 3-3 tie and send a confused France squad to a penalty shootout, where they lost 4-2 despite Mbappe once more scoring from the spot.
After scoring once in France’s 2018 victory and setting a new record for most World Cup final goals, Mbappe won the Golden Boot award ahead of PSG teammate Lionel Messi.
Messi and Argentina continued to enjoy their victory over Qatar 2022 at home this week, while Mbappe quickly returned to club play after his 24th birthday on Tuesday.
🔙 @KMbappe is back in training! 💪 pic.twitter.com/oGy8nv7lhl
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) December 21, 2022
Next Wednesday, PSG returns to competitive play in Ligue 1 against Strasbourg in an effort to increase their five-point lead atop the standings.
Kylian Mbappe’s younger brother, Ethan, has participated in mid-season friendlies with the PSG first squad and sat on the bench for Wednesday’s match against Quevilly-Rouen.
🔙 Reunion between @KMbappe and coach Christophe Galtier 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/uGWg4eKdoQ
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) December 21, 2022