Before the duel against PSG in the Champions League, one of Newcastle’s executives indicated that he did not need Mbappé’s jersey.
On behalf of the 2e day of the Champions League, PSG travels to Newcastle on Wednesday evening for a thrilling duel. In view of this meeting, the Magpies were the first to launch hostilities. Jamaal Lascelles, the captain of the English team, indicated that he had no use for the tunic of opposing star Kylian Mbappé.
Respect, but not too much
“Mbappé’s jersey? No, we haven’t really talked about it, he assured. We focus on how the manager sets us up as players. We are looking to stick to the game plan and win the game. That’s all that matters to us. We don’t worry about names and things like that.”
The Toons will therefore approach this prestigious meeting without any complexes and with the sole concern of achieving the best possible result. Lascelles will personally see to this.
Newcastle are not afraid of Mbappé
What if it was Mbappé who asked for an exchange of jerseys? The response from the English rear: “In that case, yes. The moment we find ourselves in the tunnel, but not on the field.”
While insisting that he will not have Chimène eyes for the Parisian stars, Lascelles admitted that Mbappé is a player apart. “He is an exceptional player. He is probably the best player in the world. We just have to be professional and stay who we are. It’s just about getting the job done. »
