KYLIAN MBAPPE proved imitation is the sincerest form of flattery after he responded to Trent Alexander-Arnold copying his celebration.
The Frenchman liked a post comparing him to the Liverpool star following the right-back’s stunning effort in the Reds 4-0 win over Leicester.
Trent Alexander-Arnold paid homage to Kylian Mbappe by copying his celebration in Liverpool’s win over LeicesterCredit: Reuters
The Paris Saint-Germain striker liked a post comparing the two playersCredit: Twitter
Alexander-Arnold, 21, had a hand in all four goals after creating two and scoring the fourth to demolish their title rivals on Boxing Day.
It was also the defender’s corner that struck the arm of Caglar Soyuncu, with substitute James Milner duly slotting away the resulting spot-kick.
But it was Alexander-Arnold’s celebration for his goal that made the headlines after he mimicked Mbappe’s trademark arms folded across his chest celebration in front of the travelling fans.
The England star later tweeted a picture of himself mid pose, with the caption: “Anything Mbappe can do…” along with a crying laughing emoji.
The public showing didn’t escape the Paris Saint-Germain ace’s notice as he liked a post comparing pictures of the two players celebrating.
Anything Mbappe can do…
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Mbappe has long been linked with a stunning switch to Liverpool, since Jurgen Klopp met members of his family two years ago to discuss a move.
The Reds’ impending kit deal with Nike – who sponsor the World Cup winner – fuelled rumours that he could now move to Merseyside.
A recent social media campaign, #Mbappe2020, also saw thousands of tweets but Klopp admitted such a move would be almost impossible.
He said: “Buying this calibre of player is difficult. I don’t see any club at the moment who can buy Kylian Mbappe from PSG.
“I don’t see any club, that is how it is. And we are involved in the clubs that cannot do it. It is as easy as that.
“OK, from a sporting point of view, there are not a lot of reasons to not sign him. What a player he is.
“But it is about the money of course. No chance. Absolutely no chance.
“Sorry for killing that story.”
Klopp added this week: “We would like to have a French player, but some of them are too expensive for us.”
Liverpool’s win over Leicester has seen them go 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with champions Manchester City set to take on Wolves this evening.
Mbappe has been linked with a sensational switch to LiverpoolCredit: Reuters
PSG boss Thomas Tuchel tells Zinedine Zidane to stop fantasising about prising away forward Kylian Mbappe
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
