I think even yesterday, it was only Thursday but we were feeling, all the team, the drivers, the vibe of the tifosi and they were pushing us. France wasn’t India’s first option as India headed into the home stretch of their preparations. Mbappe, 18, signed on loan from fellow Ligue 1 side AS Monaco with PSG having an option to buy the player at the end of the season. No explanation was given as to why Mbappe was initially signed on loan, but local media said it was an attempt to spread the payment to ensure PSG do not fall foul of FFP rules. mbhir launched a blistering attack on the coach for allegedly creating an atmosphere of mistrust in the team. Neymar had been camping in a luxury Paris hotel since his transfer to PSG last month. “We try hard everywhere, but probably the emotions would be bigger here. How he develops a working relationship with Gautam Gambhir — the team’s senior-most player— would be crucial to the team’s fortunes. With Delhi underachieving over the last few years and coach KP Bhaskar and veteran batsman Gautam Gambhir having a fractious relationship, his assignment was not easy. Patna had a bright start to the match and Bengal levelled the score for the first time only in the eighth minute.