Paris St Germain boss Unai Emery admits he is still trying to discover Kylian Mbappeâs best position.
The 18-year-old France striker was in irresistible form again on Tuesday night, setting up two goals in PSGâs 3-0 Champions League victory over Bayern Munich.
PSG return to domestic action with a top-of-the-table clash against Bordeaux on Saturday evening and Emery insisting that Mbappe is still a work in progress.
He told reporters at his pre-match press conference: âUpon his arrival, we questioned the positioning of Kylian because he is a young player and we have to progress with him.
âHeâs an attacking player, but he needs to learn the positioning that the team needs on defensive situations.
âHe can play all the positions of the attack â left, centre and right â and he has proved it.
âHis progression will come through work and versatility and we will look for his best position so he can give 100 per cent.â
PSGâs celebrated strike trio of Mbappe, Neymar and Edinson Cavani already have 18 goals between them in all competitions.
But Emery says he is willing to change his favoured 4-3-3 formation when the situation demands.
âWe are prepared to work with different systems,â the Spaniard said.
âThe 4-3-3 is the main system we use, it is great for keeping possession and applying pressure.
âBut after that we need to have another system for different matches.
Unai Emery
âMost importantly, itâs getting the balance and positioning on the pitch with and without the ball.â
PSG could have a problem in that respect against Bordeaux as Thiago Motta, so important in anchoring the midfield this season, may be absent with a knee injury.
âWe will assess him later to see if he will be in the group or not,â Emery said.
âBut we are very pleased with (Giovani) Lo Celso and if he continues with these performances he will have the option to play more minutes.
âHe always thinks of the team, he can come in and heâs ready to play.â
PSG held a one-point lead over Monaco heading into the eighth round of Ligue 1 fixtures.
Bordeaux are four points behind in third spot, but are the only side other than PSG unbeaten in the league this season.
Like PSG, Bordeaux have won three of their last four games and head coach Jocelyn Gourvennec believes his side can draw encouragement from the Parisiansâ recent struggles against Lyon and Montpellier.
PSG had to rely on two late goals to beat Lyon at home before Montpellier held them to a goalless draw last weekend.
âGoing to the Parc des Princes undefeated? Above all I am happy to have 15 points,â Gourvennec said after last weekâs 3-1 victory against Guingamp.
âWe just need to take inspiration from Lyon and Montpellier to go there, play well and take something from the game.â