SUMMARY
- Kylian Mbappe is all set to move to Real Madrid after the end of 2023-24 season.
- PSG manager Luis Enrique has been substituting the striker lately, after his decision to leave.
Kylian Mbappe looks imminent to join the La Liga giants Real Madrid after the end of the ongoing 2023-2024 season with PSG. However, from the time the French club’s hierarchy came to know that they were likely to lose the forward in the summer, the management changed their approach towards Mbappe’s game-time.
The French international Kylian Mbappe has been substituted in recent times by PSG manager Luis Enrique during the club’s Ligue 1 fixtures. The Les Parisiens boss was asked about whether he would continue to follow the same trend in the Champions League as well ahead of their leg two matches against Real Sociedad.
🇫🇷 Luis Enrique on getting used to play without Kylian Mbappé also in UCL after recent subs: “Maybe yes, maybe no. Who knows?”. pic.twitter.com/uWTdPvMWMk
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 4, 2024
Luis Enrique responded by asserting – “Maybe yes, maybe no. Who knows?” Based on further reports, the manager lately answered a similar inquiry by stating – “Yes, of course, why not?” From Luis’ answers, it can be inferred that he does seem open to letting his team play without Mbappe even in the important matches.
Luis Enrique wants PSG to be competitive even without Kylian Mbappe
After substituting Kylian Mbappe in PSG’s previous Ligue 1 fixture at Parc des Princes, Luis Enrique was pretty pragmatic about his approach to the game and the decision that he made. “Sooner or later we (PSG) will play without Mbappe, so I am looking for the best option for the team”, the manager stated in his post-match interview.
Luis Enrique on subbing out Mbappé at half-time: “I have been in football for quite a long time, you must know that everything is important in this kind of club. Sooner or later we will play without Mbappé, so I am looking for the best option for the team. We have to get used to… pic.twitter.com/Qo0xT0fSam
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) March 1, 2024
Luis emphasized that PSG must “get used to” playing without Mbappe. In his earlier statement regarding playing without their star 25-year-old forward, he reflected – “I want maximum competitiveness next season and I want every single player to feel that this is an opportunity for them”. It seems the Les Parisiens’ boss is keen on keeping his side at a higher level.
However, with Kylian Mbappe being PSG’s main attacking threat over the years, it would take quite a significant build-up for the club to adjust without his services. While Mbappe looks set to join Real Madrid in the summer, the Les Parisiens seems eager to cope without him.
Kylian Mbappe receives mediocre treatment at PSG as an imminent Real Madrid transfer looms
Kylian Mbappe was substituted against Monaco in PSG’s recent Ligue 1 clash. The Les Parisiens needed a certain bit of spark on the attacking front in the match as they looked out of ideas for a long period. Even with the scoreline at 0-0, Luis Enrique decided to take Mbappe off.
Kylian Mbappe got subbed at half time for PSG tonight and instead of sitting on the bench with the rest of his teammates, he went to sit in the stands with his entourage 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/26M5wBKMhH
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) March 1, 2024
As per the reports, after the February 15th Champions League first-leg clash against Real Sociedad, the 25-year-old hasn’t played a full 90 minutes for PSG in any of their Ligue 1 outings. Since Mbappe used to be the major attacking force of the team, this signifies the fact maybe the club is already planning to adjust their gameplay for the times ahead.
