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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Paris Saint-Germain star, Kylian Mbappe has explained why he allowed Lionel Messi take the penalty during their 4-1 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

He said it is more important for the club to get the best out of Messi after the Argentine denied him(Mbappe)the chance to score another hat-trick in the competition.<\/p>\n

The France International struck twice in the 4-1 win over the Belgian side before the French side were awarded a spot-kick with 14 minutes remaining.<\/p>\n

Argentina captain, Messi stepped up to convert it instead of allowing Mbappe to complete his treble.<\/p>\n

The spot kick also gave Messi a brace in the victory, taking his tally to six goals in 14 matches since he made the move to PSG.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are going to need Lionel Messi,\u201d said Mbappe.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe remains Lionel Messi. We are going to need him during the season, and I am sure he will help us when the important games arrive.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has to arrive with confidence for these matches. It is good for him that he finishes with two goals but it is also good for us for the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m trying to help the team,\u2019 Mbappe told RMC Sport.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not my goal to show who the boss is. I try to help the team, and my teamates give it back to me so that I perform well too.\u201d<\/p>\n

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