Neither team scored in Friday’s 0-0 draw between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco at the Stade Louis II. But the drama and events that took place off the field are what really make the game interesting. For the second match in a row, PSG coach Luis Enrique opted to replace Kylian Mbappe in the second half.
Yet, the athlete accompanied his mother to the stands instead of joining his teammates on the bench. A journalist posted a video showing the players interacting with fans and even taking a selfie.
Amazon Prime Sport asked Luis Enrique if Mbappe’s impending departure had anything to do with the replacement. “Sooner or later, he is not going to play with us, we need to get used to that”, .
“My job is that way. I have to make decisions all the time. That’s my philosophy, my idea, to think about the best option for my team. Nothing else. Those are my decisions. I’m not going to enter into this game. I’m a professional. I don’t have a problem. It’s just a question of management and how best to manage the squad.”
Things are worse than they seem?
Once Mbappe leaves, the Spanish coach will have to figure out how to go on without him. But it’s impossible to do so without annoying their most prized jewel, who will want to play every minute of every game.
Nevertheless, just before all that drama happened, French reports covered what happened in the dressing room. Le Parisien claims that after halftime, Enrique told the superstar he had been substituted but provided no further reason.
At first, the report points out that both sides established a foundation of mutual respect, trust, and open communication. But there has been a noticeable shift in dynamics, as their encounters have been noticeably shorter in the last few months.
Le Parisien has now realized that, after the two early substitutes, Mbappe and the head coach have hardly spoken. What is more, according to ESPN‘s sources, the France captain wanted to talk to his…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-03-02 20:26:46
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