Despite being a pivotal figure for Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe has frequently found himself on the bench under Luis Enrique’s management. His recent absence from the starting lineup against Reims, preceding the international break, marked the third occasion in a month where the 2018 World Cup champion was relegated to a substitute role.
Speculation about Mbappe’s potential transfer to Real Madrid upon the expiration of his PSG contract has intensified due to his sporadic benching. Nevertheless, following his non-start against Reims, Mbappe delivered an impressive performance during PSG’s French Cup quarterfinal against Nice and subsequently netted a hat-trick against Montpellier upon his return to the starting XI.
When questioned about Mbappe’s participation in the upcoming Marseille match, Luis Enrique responded cryptically, stating, “Everything is possible in life. What I am aware of is the importance of Le Classique for our supporters, for the club and this historic rivalry. My desire is that everything goes well, that there is a spectacle and that we see a very good football match between two very good teams. Our goal is to win this match against our eternal rival.”
In addressing concerns regarding his tactical choices, Luis Enrique emphasized the necessity of prioritizing the team’s welfare while acknowledging the inevitability of differing opinions.
“As manager of my team and the club, I have to see this match very clearly but also have a general vision of what is best for us, that’s my job,” he asserted.
“I have to make a decision and I will do it thinking about what I consider to be best for the team. This means that there are people who do not agree as always but, of course, we are going to go to Marseille to be competitive and give great joy to our supporters.”
As PSG’s crucial encounter with Marseille draws near, attention remains fixed on Luis Enrique’s selection dilemmas and Mbappe’s role within the squad. Nevertheless, the uncertainty surrounding the superstar’s involvement adds an extra layer of intrigue to the team’s dynamics.
Kylian Mbappé
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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. The next match in Ligue 1 will be against Olympique Marseille.
Paris Saint Germain performance and stats
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.
Paris Saint Germain will play the next match in Ligue 1 against Olympique Marseille on Sunday 31st of March in Marseille. The prediction is Paris Saint Germain winning the match.