Time stopped in the 67th minute of PSG-Brest on Wednesday at Parc des ¨rinces. Not because of a fabulous goal, but rather a foul foul from the unfortunate Lilian Brassier, not a bad player, on Kylian Mbappé. Brassier missed the ball, but not the Parisian striker’s ankle, twisted under the weight of the Brest defender. Several minutes of treatment on the pitch, a player who limps but still finishes the match, a reason for hope. Since then, number 7 has not returned to the training center.
Although the first examinations were reassuring, Mbappé still feels pain in his ankle. Enough to doubt his participation in the match against LOSC on Saturday evening, to preserve him before the long-awaited Champions League meeting? Next Wednesday, PSG will host Real Sociedad for the round of 16 first leg. The communication from Paris Saint-Germain was therefore particularly awaited this Friday, since the infirmary update is generally carried out the day before the matches, a little before the press conference of coach Luis Enrique.
Mbappé already fit!
And the press release came shortly after 11 a.m., with surprising information concerning the French international. “As part of his recovery protocol, Nuno Mendes will carry out part of the training with the group today. Milan Skriniar and Presnel Kimpembe continue their rehabilitation exercises. Hit against Brest, Kylian Mbappé will carry out indoor exercises today. His presence in the group for PSG – LOSC is not in question.”
Everything therefore seems to be in order for Mbappé, who could even be in the group for the LOSC reception. Improbable news when we remember the images of his ankle at the time of Brassier’s tackle. It remains to be seen what use Luis Enrique will make of it, who might want to spare his star. Even though the latter still wants to play. Getting injured stupidly against Lille on Saturday evening 4 days before the Champions League would be considered stupid…
