Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has sparked controversy with his recent comments regarding Kylian Mbappe's departure, by asserting that the French powerhouse are playing better in both attack and defense without their former star Kylian Mbappe.

Runaway Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain have been better in attack and defence since striker Kylian Mbappe moved to Real Madrid last year, coach Luis Enrique said before they host third-placed AS Monaco on Friday.

After a hugely successful era at PSG, Mbappe secured a blockbuster free transfer to Madrid last summer. Now manager Luis Enrique, who dropped the Frenchman on a number of occasions last season, believes his side have responded superbly to the 26-year-old's departure and that they are a better team without him.