A goal against Toulouse, a double against RC Lens, another in Lyon just before the international break. Before starting against OGC Nice, Kylian Mbappé had enough to scare the Nice defense. Definitely recovered from knee discomfort, Luis Enrique’s starting line-up at least suggested it, the former Monegasque was more determined than ever to continue his frantic pace. Yes, but there you have it, second in Ligue 1 at the dawn of this 5th day, Paris Saint-Germain missed a great opportunity to temporarily take the lead in the standings on Friday evening. Surprised by the Aiglons (2-3), Luis Enrique’s men, guilty of an unusual technical waste, never reversed the trend, despite the new double from their number 7…
7 goals in 309 minutes!
Credited with a 6 by the FM editorial team, the French international (71 caps, 40 goals) also had a frustrating evening to say the least. Often sought out by his partners at the start of the match, it is he who is guilty of losing the ball near his area, ultimately costing Terem Moffi the opener (0-1, 21st) . Sorry but far from being resigned, Mbappé was quick to make amends by perfectly taking Achraf Hakimi’s back cross to equalize with a powerful strike from the right (1-1, 29th). However, and despite this first spark, the activity of the Parisian star, very close to injuring himself by trying to cut the trajectory of a cross shot from Dembélé (38th), will ultimately not have disturbed the Nice machine.
Serious defensively and inspired around the Parisian area, the Gym regained the advantage after returning from the locker room thanks to Gaëtan Laborde before securing a second success this season with a new dazzling performance from Terem Moffi, elected man of the match and author of a monstrous performance at the Parc des Princes. Frustrated by the turn of events, Mbappé also expressed his anger at the Nigerian, reproaching him for his provocative attitude when celebrating his double. A scene that is ultimately anecdotal but perfectly sums up the state of mind of the Bondynois facing the Nice.
Luis Enrique does not want to talk about addiction…
Guilty, too, of a certain waste (15 lost balls) and sometimes much less visible – especially at the start of the second half – Mbappé however had the merit of restarting his team twice. Determined, like this defensive withdrawal as effective as it was surprising at the start of the match (16th), Mbappé, in fact, tried to get his team out of the rut in which they were stuck. In vain. Despite a stunned first revolt and a sublime volley after returning from the locker room to maintain hope (2-3, 87th), Randal’s teammate Kolo Muani, decisive passer for his first minutes in the Parisian jersey, will ultimately not have not enough to turn the tide of this match. Most certainly disappointed by the outcome of this meeting, KM7, appointed captain in the absence of Marquinhos, continues in any case to make an individual impression.
Author of a new double against the Gym, his third of the season, the one who already has 7 goals after 5 days and sits at the top of the scorers’ ranking seems, in fact, to be the only offensive player for Paris Saint- Germain capable of finding the net. A feeling that Luis Enrique does not share, however. “No not at all. I have a team where every offensive line player can score. Mbappé will always score, it’s in his DNA, but so will the others.”, assured, in this capacity, the 53-year-old Spaniard, present at the press conference. Opposed to Borussia Dortmund next Tuesday, during the first day of Group F of the Champions League, PSG will, however, really need a 100% Mbappé. But not only…
