Mbappe sat out his third consecutive start for PSG against Reims, resulting in a 2-2 draw against the ninth-ranked team in Ligue 1. Manager Luis Enrique has provided insight into why he’s been sparingly employing attacking talents like Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele in recent matches.
Addressing reporters before a French Cup quarter-final against Nice, Enrique explained, “We meticulously assess each player’s situation. Every match holds significance, whether it’s tomorrow’s fixture or in the Champions League. Ousmane is fully available; there’s no issue. We need to manage game time for explosive players like Dembele and Mbappe. Their exceptional speed entails risks, so we must carefully regulate their minutes on the field.”
He continued, “Since I arrived, since my first meeting with Luis Campos and since I knew the president (Nasser Al-Khelaïfi), I have always felt total confidence, support. The project is a bit new for the club, different from previous coaches, with a lot of young players. The idea is to see that our supporters follow us and think that we play well. I have a good time in personal terms, as a coach and that’s how it is that we must carry out a football project.”
Reports have suggested a strained relationship between Mbappe and Enrique following news of the World Cup winner’s impending move to Real Madrid upon the expiration of his PSG contract. Enrique cryptically conveyed his well wishes for Mbappe’s future after the Reims match, hinting at an imminent departure at season’s end.
PSG’s upcoming schedule includes the French Cup quarter-final clash with Nice followed by a Ligue 1 encounter against Montpellier. Additionally, Mbappe and his teammates anticipate the Champions League quarter-finals, aiming for an unprecedented treble.
Kylian Mbappé
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FranceThis season he played in total 3 times for 270 minutes for Coupe de France.
Kylian Mbappé scored 6 goals for Paris Saint Germain. He procured 3 assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Coupe de France. In the last match Paris Saint Germain drew 2-2 against Reims.
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Paris Saint Germain will play the next match in Coupe de France against Nice on Wednesday 13th of March in Paris. The prediction is Paris Saint Germain winning the match.
