Luis Enrique joking shares his strategy to omit Kylian Mbappe in PSG squad against FC barcelona

Former Barcelona coach and current PSG manager Luis Enrique jokingly entertained the idea of benching Kylian Mbappe for their Champions League clash with Barcelona if someone donated millions to his charity foundation.

Luis Enrique On Resting Kylian Mbappe Against Fc Barcelona
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During a conversation on his Twitch channel, the former Barcelona coach and current PSG manager engaged with one of his subscribers regarding the possibility of playing Mbappe as a center-back in the upcoming Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona. In a jestful manner, Enrique suggested that if someone were to donate ‘2-3 million’ to the Xana Foundation charity, he would consider benching the talented French player altogether.

Addressing his Twitch audience, Enrique quipped [via @BarcaUniversal on X], “Instead of subscribers, how about donating €4m or €5m to this charity foundation, and perhaps I could give Kylian some rest. Just send me the invoice!”

Enrique turned to the popular streaming platform after announcing the establishment of the Xana Foundation, named after his late daughter who tragically passed away at the age of nine due to cancer. The foundation’s primary objective is to raise awareness and funds to support children battling cancer.

Regarding the Mbappe situation, tensions between the Spanish manager and the French forward have been strained over recent months. The friction arose when Mbappe strongly hinted at his impending transfer to Real Madrid in the summer, leading Enrique to relegate him to the bench on several occasions.

Despite their strained relationship, it is improbable that Enrique will sideline his key asset for the crucial matches against Barcelona on April 10 and April 16. Regardless of their differences, Enrique is expected to prioritize the team’s success and field the World Cup-winning player.

Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé Lottin

Forwarder, Defender, Midfielder

FranceFrance

Age: 26

178 cm

73 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 11 0 Missed
Minutes 990 90.0 Avg
Goals 8 0.7 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 63 5.7 Avg
Passes 335 30.584.6% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 24 times for 1847 minutes for Ligue 1.

Kylian Mbappé  scored 24 goals for Paris Saint Germain. He procured 5 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 1st in Ligue 1. In the last match Paris Saint Germain won 6-2 against Montpellier.

Paris Saint Germain performance and stats

Paris Saint Germain

Manager: Luis Enrique
Rank 1st
Win 20
Draw 10
Loss 1
Goals 76-29
Diff 47
Rank 2nd
Win 2
Draw 2
Loss 2
Goals 9-8
Diff 1

Paris Saint Germain is currently 1st in the Ligue 1 with 59 points.

In the last 26 games, it has won 17 times, drawn 8 times, and lost once. In its last match, Paris Saint Germain won 2-6 against Montpellier.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 62 goals and conceding 23.​